Location: Sheffield (not central), Hybrid Working Available
Salary: DOE
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Buyer from a Mechanical & Electrical background.
Responsibilities:
• Liaising with key colleagues and forecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels.
• Negotiating pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.
• Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments, and customers.
• Identifying potential suppliers and building and maintaining good relationships with them.
• Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided.
• Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future.
• Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities.
• Producing reports and statistics using demonstrating purchasing trends and maximising buying opportunities.
• Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors.
• Ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives.
• Attending meetings and trade conferences.
• Training and supervising the work of other members of staff.
• Support the business in any way necessary as appropriate when requested by Directors or Management.