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Senior Buyer

Employer
Kandhu Recruitment Ltd
Location
Folkestone
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
14 Oct 2021

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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Logistics, Operations, Purchasing, Supply Chain
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details





An experienced Senior Buyer is required for this organisation who will have an International remit, with a major focus on UK, France and other European activities.





OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTSJob Security - highly successful business Based at a Folkestone office with 2 or 3-days home working per week.Competitive SalaryFantastic benefits



THE SENIOR BUYER



This role could be home based with 2 or 3 days per week based at our client's office in Folkestone, Kent.

As a senior procurement team member, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating and contract for specified spend categories on behalf of user departments and to develop effective business partnerships with suppliers and internal customers. Key responsibilities will include:Contribution to project meetings representing the procurement department. Updates on price, lead time and associated costs for launchAnticipate and communicate any potential risks to deliveriesSupport and manage the commercial relationship between the Project Management Office team and external suppliers on specific projects so that customer needs are met, whilst maintaining effective business relationships with suppliers and customers.Supply Gap Analysis - Assist in the delivering Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)Participate in supplier performance management and reviewsSupplier Price Management - Negotiating pricing and terms, SAP maintenanceManage Supplier relationships and KPIs for portfolio in charge





THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Will need a strong background in Procurement within a multi-national organisationBe CIPS Qualified or hold another relevant Professional QualificationSignificant Procurement experience with a track record of delivering cost improvementsA strong understanding of End to End Supply Chain and SRM processA good technical understanding of procurement within Pharma, Food Supplement and/or Cosmetic Have excellent English both written and oralHave strong analytical abilities and the ability to resolve issues effectively.Be a skilled negotiator regarding cost, relationships and contracts.



If this Senior Buyer role is of interest and you would like to investigate further, apply TODAY!"



Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants."



Kandhu has fully implemented GDPR & Privacy Policies across its business and a copy of our Privacy Policy can be found by visiting our website. By applying for this role Kandhu will add your details to our database - assuming you have the right level of experience for the roles you apply for, after which we will be in touch.

Company

Kandhu – 14th Year in Food Sector Recruitment

At Kandhu Recruitment we like to work with people not just “computers or documents that say CV on the top of the page” and that is why we have been successfully supporting our client and candidates in the Food and Drinks Sector for nearly 14 years.

We work with all the main food businesses across the UK from Food Manufactures and Food Importers through to Food Service businesses supplying the massive Pub, Restaurant and Out of Home market place.

UK Wide recruitment and International occasionally we cover all the Core Operational and Head Office roles where a Food Business needs great people, including:

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Company info
Website
Telephone
01303 271367
Location
16 The Glenmore Centre
Shearway Business Park
Pent Road
Folkestone
Kent
CT19 4RJ
GB

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