International Buyer (Fluent in German)

INTERNATIONAL BUYER WARRINGTON 6-MONTH TEMP, FULL-TIME UP TO £45,000 DOE Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am 5:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am 4:00 pm KPI Recruiting is proud to represent our long-standing client based in the Warrington area, who is seeking an experienced Buyer fluent in English and German to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will be responsible for: Reacting to Purchase Requisitions for Ad-hoc (Spot Buy) and Inventory Controlled items in a timely manner.Placing Purchase Orders in the company system.Expediting delivery of orders and updating Delivery Promise Dates within the system.Ensuring on-time delivery of goods through effective supplier monitoring and management.Identifying and executing cost reduction initiatives by negotiating price reductions or identifying product substitutions through formal agreement and approval with the customer.Reporting and tracking cost savings within the company system.Resolving non-conforming delivery issues and arranging the return of goods for credit or replacement.Resolving invoice queries.Ensuring company reports are maintained in a timely manner (weekly basis). You will have: Fluency in German (essential).Experience working within a demanding manufacturing environment where continuity of production is paramount.Strong negotiating skills.Knowledge of inventory control processes.Proven ability to identify and execute cost-saving initiatives (e.g., price reduction, approved product substitution, product ..... full job details .....