Buyer

• Maintain accurate price information in the business systems and inform the key stakeholders of changes
• Measure supplier performance in the key areas of price, service, and quality, supporting planning/stock control to ensure continuity of supply
• Monitor key markets, establishing competitive prices through negotiation and provide forecasts to maintain accurate business costings (for existing products and those in development)
• Identify savings opportunities and promote suitable action within the business to deliver price improvement plans
• Understand and share the details of raw material availability, usage, shelf-life and MOQ to ensure feasibility for use within the business
• Supporting NPD with sourcing new raw material
• Manage tenders and contract negotiations with suppliers.

• Education – preferably to A-level (or equivalent standard), degree not essential based on industry experience
• Ability to build effective working relationships with all relevant stakeholders
• Excellent motivational/interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills enabling effective communication and data analysis
• Computer literacy with strong Excel data manipulation capability
• Ability to maintain records and write reports
• Conscientious accuracy and eye for details
• Previous experience in a buying role helpful, but not essential.

Previous experience in a buying role helpful, but not essential.