Buyer

Position Overview & Duties:

REED Procurement have partnered with a Global Manufacturing business based near Mountain Ash who are looking for a Buyer to join their procurement team on a permanent basis. The role will oversee and develop a portfolio of suppliers providing essential goods and services for their site operations.

Key Duties:

• Maintain relationships with assigned suppliers by selecting vendors and negotiating prices for required materials and services, ensuring procurement aligns with agreed programs in the most cost-effective, timely, and efficient manner.
• Analyze, negotiate, and report on supplier price changes.
• Conduct regular commodity surveys to compare prices; assess market trends to develop new services and create cost savings.
• Identify and select new and alternative sources of supply, collaborating with technical staff to choose new and alternative materials and services that offer technical or commercial advantages.
• Ensure all purchasing requisitions and programs are accurate and reflect current supplier lead times, keeping management and user departments informed of any changes that may impact work programs.
• Identify potential issues and recommend changes.
• Minimize the company's exposure to minimum order quantities (MOQs) and price increases, obtaining the necessary authority levels.
• Proactively liaise with other departments to forecast, plan, and meet supply demands to the required quality.
• Ensure compliance with company codes of conduct and health and safety regulations.
• Perform administrative tasks and reporting as required.
• Negotiate, optimize, and manage payment terms.
• Be aware of international trading issues, imports, and legal considerations.
• Identify and drive continuous improvements within areas of control.
• Control and minimize excess costs and stock.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes:

Ideal candidates will have:

• Over 3 years of experience in Purchasing within a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strategic thinking with an innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent negotiation skills with a proven track record of cost reduction using appropriate strategic purchasing tools.
• Familiarity with ERP, MRP, and Purchasing systems.
• Strong Supplier Relationship Management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

What We Offer:

• Annual Leave/PTO + Public Holidays
• Sickness Leave
• Pension
• Company Share Scheme, e.g., ShareSave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discount Programs, e.g., My PERKS
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Career development/structured career development/pay-for-skills development
• A supportive working environment
• Many of our staff work flexibly in various ways, including part-time and home-working. Please discuss the flexibility you need during the interview.