Buyer

" Eurocell PLC are a dynamic manufacturer, distributor and recycler of building products, and we serve the nation via our network of over 200 retail branches. We know that our people are our greatest asset and we are delighted to be growing our team further. We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join our Procurement team at our Head Office in Alfreton. You will perform procurement activities for Eurocell PLC and associated companies, specialising in Category Management for our 'Indirect' procurement activity. This is a key area of our business, and this role plays a pivotal role within our fast-paced and ever-growing company. Working within a small team you will be responsible for supplier management, working within the procurement strategy, and have responsibility for negotiating contracts and developing supplier partnerships. Duties: \t * Pro-actively monitoring spend, commitment and savings \t * Use a tender process to select the most compliant and cost-effective supplier sources for the business, ensuring quality and performance guarantees \t * Producing maintaining and monitoring supply agreements to mitigate business risk and secure best price, quality and performance \t * Managing a portfolio of categories, undertaking sourcing initiatives and cost saving programmes as appropriate \t * Managing Supplier Performance \t * Supporting a Senior Buyer, Procurement Manager, and Head of Procurement as required; in order to ensure department targets and objectives are met Key Skills / Experience: \t * SAP experience is essential \t * Previous Buying experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment \t * Strong negotiation skills, supported by a pragmatic approach to problem solving \t * Ability to establish and build credible relationships both internally and externally \t * Strong commercial awareness, aware of competitor activity and customer requirements \t * Strong communication, influencing and contract management skills \t * Experience in tendering and writing terms and conditions \t * Dynamic and able to cope with pace and change \t * Have demonstrable experience of working in a similar role \t * CIPS (or working towards)Level 4 is desirable, but not essential Benefits \t * You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary \t * A solid career pathway and structured progression \t * Pension Plan \t * Employee discount on Eurocell products \t * Eurxtras - discounts across many well-known online and high street retailers (Technology, Fashion, Supermarkets, Entertainment, Days Out, Home and Travel) \t * Shares - the option to join a share save scheme and share in the company success \t * Life assurance \t * Free parking \t * A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development About Eurocell A stock market listed Plc and winner of the National Recycling Award for Manufacturer of the Year 2018. Eurocell is the UK's leading manufacturer, distributor & Recycler of uPVC windows, conservatories and ancillary products. With c200 UK branches nationwide, we are successful, ambitious, expanding and looking for great team players to grow with us. Strictly No Recruitment Agencies. " Education: Not Specified Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time