SC4 Recruitment Limited Looking for Buyer at Enfield , Middlesex Full Time

Buyer – Nr Enfield, EN9 – £35k – £40k DOE – Office Based with free parking and EV charging points.

Are you confident and decisive in judgement, then explore an incredible opportunity to be responsible for executing the end-to-end acquisition process from purchase order creation to delivery!

Be part of a new team to make procurement an integral, value-led function at the heart of the business’ growth agenda. SC4 is delighted to be partnering with a leading independent distributor of plumbing products in the UK to hire an experienced Category Buyer to carry out their vision.

Offering a wide range of products and servicing a range of retailers and merchants across the UK from the Waltham Abbey Head Office based, our client has additional national branches. Our client works with leading brands in the industry and supplies 99% of their customers the next working day!  As they look to expand their business, they recognise the importance of procurement and their supply chain to support future growth.  As a result, our client is transforming and investing in their procurement and supply chains operations through improved technologies, systems, processes and supplier relationship management to further enhance the experience to their customers.

Your New Role

In your new job you will be joining an ambitious Team to support the delivery of the assigned category strategy, taking supplier relationships and strategy to the next level! You will have complete responsibility for executing the end-to-end acquisition process, resolving PO errors and queries, RFx execution, pricing rebates and commercial terms negotiation as well as deliver services to meet or surpass agreed procurement metrics, SLAs and objectives with the supplier relationship management remaining at the forefront.

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful in this role you will have solid experience in buying within manufacturing and logistics. A professional qualification for example CIPS, ISM would be ideal or working towards the same but not essential!  A proven track record in working in cross-functional teams and delivery of complex supplier solutions. Demonstrated knowledge in the application of supplier performance management and the ability to interpret business customer needs and leverage the supply base accordingly. Experience in both direct and indirect category management and experience of P2P implementation/processes would be an advantage.

What you’ll get in return

In return, you will receive a highly competitive salary, along with the opportunity to work for an ambitious, market-leading employer, in a key progressive position that will allow you to craft your career and be a prime part of a successful procurement team to be proud of!