Buyer

Are you a commercially driven Buyer with strong negotiation skills and a talent for building supplier relationships?Role: Buyer Location: Southend-on-seaPay: Up-to £40,000 per annum, depending on experienceJob: Full time, permanentHours: 39 Hours, Mon - Thur 08.00-17.00 Fri 08.00-13.00 Key Duties:• Manage Purchase Orders and SAP records in line with agreed targets.• Review current supplier agreements to ensure good value for money.• Monitor orders and ensure deliveries are made on time.• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.• Monitor supplier performance and deal with issues when required.• Identify sourcing opportunities within the existing supplier network.• Request and review supplier quotations and pricing.• Analyse costs to ensure pricing is competitive and reasonable.• Negotiate prices, terms and conditions with suppliers.• Track and report on supplier performance.• Identify potential risks and put actions in place to reduce them.• Look for ways to reduce costs and support savings proposals with business cases.• Monitor spending to ensure it remains within the approved budget.• Support continuous improvement projects and help implement process changes.• Work in accordance with all company policies, procedures and requirements.• Follow all Health and Safety policies and help maintain a safe working environment.• Complete any other reasonable and relevant duties as required.• Duties may vary and are not limited to those listed above.Essential Skills ..... full job details .....