Buyer

The key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.
• Preparing procurement reports.

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication, organisational and negotiating skills.
• An aptitude for figures, an analytical mind and the ability to manage a budget.
• Excellent IT Skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.
• The ability to build up a good a good knowledge of manufacturing and distribution methods and suppliers.
• Teamwork skills.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage your time to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well in a pressured environment.
• Proven history of successful supplier negotiation and purchasing, inventory and distribution management skills.
• Full Clean Driving Licence.
• Be self-motivated and punctual.

Desirable Skills

• Educated to A-Level or equivalent.
• Desire to study or actively studying through CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply).
• Knowledge of the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

• • 30 days with loyalty scheme after first two years employment leading to a maximum of 33 days, including bank holidays.
  • Workplace pension.
  • Healthcare plan.
  • Structured bonus scheme.

  You will be based from our offices in Colliers Green, Kent, working in a team of enthusiastic people passionate about positively impacting our planet! There will be a requirement to travel to suppliers and sites, usually within the Southeast of England but could be required within the UK.