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Barclay Meade
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Dunstable, Bedfordshire
Buyer
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £25,000 per annum |
Overview
An SME distributor of FMCG products require a Buyer / Planner. Applicants will need commercial acumen, negotiation skills, experience purchasing and importing from a Far East supply chain, supplier engagement and the ability to forecast and manage stock. This is a stand-alone supply chain role within a dynamic, and SME sized entrepreneurial business. The Buyer / Planner will be responsible for leading purchasing activity and maintaining strong ties with key suppliers. Negotiation in regards to; price, quantity, lead-times and deliveries will be important aspects of the role, as will the ability to "spot" a deal. The Buyer / Planner will be responsible for purchasing components and finished goods from overseas (predominately in Asia) suppliers, and importing the stock into the UK. An "end-to-end" supply chain role, the Buyer / Planner will also be responsible for inventory planning and forecasting future demand. Specific duties of the Buyer / Planner include: Negotiation with suppliers Monitor stock levels, and forecast levels of demand across SKUs Research alternative suppliers on both a UK and global scale Build solid relationships with existing supply chain partners Maintain Purchasing and Supply Chain related data in MS Excel and company business system Buyer / Planner applicants should meet the following criteria: Buying, purchasing or supply chain experience within a small, or medium sized business Accustomed to working with global suppliers, and importing products from the Far East Commercial acumen or previous negotiation experience The ability to build relationships; internally and externally Strong MS Excel skills; Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP etc. Barclay Meade acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers and is part of Gattaca Plc. Gattaca Plc provides support services to Barclay Meade and may assist with processing your application.