Project Buyer

Butler Rose are delighted to be assisting a successful Wellington (Somerset) business with the requirement for a Project Buyer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a client that Butler Rose has partnered with many times before, that offer fantastic career development, whilst working in a well-established team.

The role would either suit an established Buyer, or a junior procurement/supply chain professional keen to take the next step in their career. Full training can be provided.

Duties include:

• Understand customer requirements and specifications.
• Identify potential suppliers and obtain best pricing, lead time and MOQ.
• Work cross functionally to evaluate potential suppliers
• Recommend preferred suppliers taking account of the overall purchasing strategy.
• Manage any new supplier set ups.
• Act on and resolve problems and delays, communicating and escalating issues that may impact the project timeline.
• Ensure MRP system parameters are properly updated.
• Provide cover and assistance to the wider Procurement team as required
• Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers
• Attend Supplier Review meetings.

Key skills/experience required:

• Organised, systematic and computer literate.
• Ability to work independently and cross functionally.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Experience of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (desirable)

Package

• Salary up to £30,000
• 27 days leave + bank holidays
• Private Health care
• + many more benefits

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.