Buyer - Procurement

Encore Personnel ,
Birmingham, West Midlands
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £24,000 per annum

Overview

A great opportunity for a Buyer who has procurement experience looking to join a progressive business has become available with a leading business in Birmingham due to an internal promotion, always a lot happening within this business as they like to reward and progress people asap. Essential requirements are that you have had some procurement/buying experience where you have carried out pricing negotiations and submitted at least 1-2 tenders and are comfortable dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders. If you are looking for an employer that will invest in your development and career progression then look no further. Buyer Salary circa £26,000 depending on experience The role is commutable from: Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Tamworth, central Birmingham The main purpose of the role is to be responsible for the implementation of supplier agreements, some main duties include: Supporting the category manager and the team throughout the sourcing process Assisting with pricing negotiations and re-negotiation of contractual terms Assisting with bids and tenders Facilitating finalisation on contract documentation Internal & external stakeholder management To be considered for the role you will need some previous experience of working in a procurement role where you have had to submit tenders so are comfortable submitting RFQs, RFIs and can negotiate prices and/or contractual terms. This is NOT a purchasing position but more focused on following a set procurement process. Excellent organisational and communication skills are key for this position with a drive to build a career with a progressive business. In return you will be offered a competitive salary with a range of benefits along with internal and external training to push your career to the next level. If you are ready to put the work in to get your career moving then please apply Encore Personnel are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Specialist Recruiters in the Technical/engineering, Industrial, Driving, Energy, Professional and Contact Services sectors. Supplying nationally. Encore offer a "refer a friend" reward scheme where you could receive a gift of up to £500.