Category Buyer

Acorn by Synergie is actively seeking a proactive and organised Buyer to join a market leading workwear brand at their site in Barnstaple.

Scope of the role
The Category Buyer will support and work directly with the Purchasing Manager and the Purchasing team to ensure the smooth daily running of a busy office, whilst supporting our sales team to meet the needs of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

* Monitoring stock levels and future demands on our MRP system whilst raising and expediting orders to fulfil these requirements to set levels.
* Building good relationships with our vendors, maintaining day to day contact with your supplier through Outlook, Teams, WeChat, and Skype.
* To ensure cost savings are made where possible, with initiative given to look at streamlining existing processes and supplier working relationships.
* To ensure orders placed remain on time to the agreed confirmation dates set within the system and are expedited to ensure required stock levels are maintained.
* To help source new potential supply routes and ensure that competitive market rates for garments and components are constantly checked and updated.
* To manage new sample developments within your category range whilst working with the Sales and Development team to bring these into the business.
* To work closely with our Quality Department to ensure high levels of consistent quality are maintained within your product range.
* To liaise with the Accounts department to ensure correct invoicing and credits are maintained.
* To analyse available data to help assist with decision making on planning and purchasing requirements. Manage set projects through to completion.
* To manage production schedules and co-ordinate with the Freight department to ensure on-time shipments of products.
* To manage accurately the administration required within your category.
* Assessing and monitoring supplier performance in service, quality, pricing, and deliveries.
* Looking at ways to constantly improve and update our environmental and ethical standards within our supply chain.

Qualifications and Experience
* A-Level / Degree level qualification in a business-related topic preferable.
* Experience working as a buyer or category buyer.
* Good /advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook is required.
* Previous experience working with MRP / ERP type ordering systems
* Strong communication skills internally and externally are essential.
* The ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities and projects whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy.
* Excellent organisational and administration practices.
* Purchasing experience with manufacturers within Asia.
* Previous experience of garment manufacturing an advantage but not essential.

Benefits
* 24 days' holiday plus bank and public holidays
* Contributory pension scheme
* Company Christmas closure
* On-site parking
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Bonus scheme based on individual/company performance.

If you are interested please apply below or send and up to date copy of your CV to or call the Barnstaple office on .

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