Senior Buyer – Blackburn

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the procurement and supply of all acquired goods and services
• Negotiate improved supplier terms and pricing with a broad supplier base
• Conduct market research and report on price fluctuations and changes in offered terms
• Manage supplier relationships, address quality and supply issues, and establish successful supply chain partnerships
• Identify and evaluate new supply options for current and future purchasing needs
• Complete internal supplier approval processes to ensure compliance with business standards and updated certification and records
• Organise and participate in supplier meetings to analyse and discuss supplier performance and gain insight into the full range of products and services offered
• Maintain regular communication with the Production and Stock Teams to verify the weekly production schedule based on customer requirements and available material stocks
• Analyse internal purchasing processes and recommend improvements
• Travel to supplier’s premises in the UK and overseas as necessary

Desired Education & Qualification

• MCIPS qualification or active CIPS studying is preferred but not mandatory; qualification through experience is equally desirable

Work Experience

• Previous experience in a Buyer or related role within a manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of successful supplier negotiations
• Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement through purchasing processes
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Accomplished communication skills with experience discussing finances, budgets and costs
• Ability to use various tools and resources to track global commodities with a solid understanding of complex supply chains
• Ability to digest and process vast amounts of information to make sound commercial decisions

Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Strong literacy and numeracy
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient IT skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong Excel skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated and result-driven individual
• Level temperament under pressure

We are an equal-opportunity employer

Diversity and inclusion are essential to us at GAP, and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent. Our policies ensure that every job applicant and employee is treated fairly and with equal opportunity to succeed.

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