Macildowie Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics

Category Buyer – Up to £42,000 Per Annum – Burton Upon Trent

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5:30pm – Permanent

Macildowie Procurement has exclusively partnered with a reputable and high growth manufacturing business based in Burton Upon Trent to recruit a Category Buyer.

The key objectives are to operate in a transactional and reactive environment, operating in a standalone procurement position, managing the day-to-day procurement duties as well as leading on sourcing.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure stock availability aligns with the production schedule.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Assist in future demand planning based on seasonal activities.
• Provide input on projected inventory and availability levels, raising alerts for potential issues.
• Prepare and manage RFPs, incorporating detailed specifications, contract terms and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with legal teams to create robust contracts, define SLAs and establish KPIs to drive supplier accountability.
• Ensure accurate visibility on planned product arrivals for assigned SKUs.
• Manage and conduct tendering processes.
• Raise routine purchase orders for production stock and ad hoc requirements, focusing on best quality, price, and delivery.
• Review stock shortage reports and complete necessary actions to avoid production shortages, including communication with vendors, production and the warehouse.
• Manage freight and monitor/expedite order deliveries, reporting any supplier delivery issues.
• Maintain and optimise the purchasing relationship with suppliers, ensuring materials meet specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.

The Candidate

• Previous experience operating in a Buyer, Purchasing or Supply Chain position.
• Able to travel to Burton Upon Trent.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Comfortably able to build and prepare stock forecasts, whilst providing an overview on seasonal stock trends.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Navision – Desirable.

Benefits

• Company bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Excellent progression development opportunities.

The first stage of the application process is to apply online. If you would like any more information about this vacancy before applying, please get in touch with Tom Whitsey.