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BUYER

A vacancy has arisen for a Buyer as part of our centrally based Procurement team.

The buyer will also be responsible for maintaining M3 product and pricing records for the department, and assist in forecasting and budgeting as and when required.

This position will be the most junior of a team of three and therefore some of the tasks will be supportive in nature therefore varied and numerous.

The purchasing department is a centralised department serving the four business units and uses a consultative approach with the business unit – to deliver their business needs.

The buyer will be responsible for a variety of areas including raw materials, packaging, services etc, the categories will include amongst others;
Telephones, landlines and mobiles, workwear and PPE, stationery, photocopiers & printers, office furniture;
Production consumables such as Ink, Tape, Labels, buncases;
Ingredients such as cheese, fruit preserves, toppings, confectionery.

Typically the duties will include sourcing new products/items for the four business units, finding the suppliers, approving the suppliers and the products, negotiating prices and terms, plus making sure goods arrive on time and processes are complied with to ensure that supplier invoices match goods ordered. The buyer will be responsible for the communication processes between the supplier and the business units.

This role would suit candidates with good decision making skills who can also work well under pressure. Good literacy and numeracy skills are a prerequisite as is the ability to absorb information quickly. Presentation skills and interpersonal abilities would be of great benefit in this role. A full clean driving licence is required.

The role offers a competitive salary and the Company is willing to offer development and role specfic training. If interested please apply by Friday 13th August to Steve.Boyd@fletchers.co.uk


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