Job Details
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| Indirect Buyer | | |
| Location | | West Midlands ( West Midlands ) | | |
Salary
£35000 - £40000 per annum | | |
Application Deadline
07/08/2008 | | |
Description
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THE ROLE
Key responsibilities include:
*Negotiate all aspects of the contract e.g price, logistics, quality, service agreements
*Carry out detailed research to support purchasing activities e.g Purchasing Information systems, requests for quotations, tender preparation and issue
*?Co-operate with suppliers to evaluate performance and future potential
*?Work with other areas of the business and external groups to maximise the purchasing potential of the business e.g participates in corporate purchasing agreements and framework contracts
*Liaise internally with the appropriate departments to undertake value analysis exercises and ensure purchased materials / services fulfil the required technical standards
*Maintain the required purchasing indices and performance measures
*?Achievement of cost reduction targets as specified by Senior Buyer
*Keep up to date with market trends and react to changes in demand
*Any other duties reasonably within capability and job remit
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THE PERSON
*Proven success, experience and knowledge of purchasing in similar role
*?Be qualified or part qualified in CIPS
*Be educated to degree level in appropriate discipline
*Have an astute appreciation of best practice procurement
*Understanding of appropriate legislative standards
*Active listening skills
*Be a confident communicator at all levels
*Be consultative and challenging
*Possess excellent negotiation skills
*Excellent presentation and projection skills
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Reference
80411 | | |
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