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We are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join our supply chain team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Account management of key strategic subcontractors including operational purchasing and performance improvement, contract governance and relationship management across all functions.
  • Vendor management, including sourcing new vendors & quote for items to raise PPV. Resolve conflicts concerning materials or services, coordinate returns and/or repairs of products and action all non-conformance reports and N.P.D changes.
  • Responsibility for procuring appropriate items or services from creating a purchase order to delivery.
  • Continuous improvement of On-Time delivery and quality performance of key suppliers.
  • Benchmarking of key commodities.
  • Participate in compiling company metrics for KPIs.
  • Assist in the implementation of operational procurement, process improvements, introduction of best practice procurement and supply chain management techniques.


The ideal candidate will:

  • Have proven sourcing/buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Be tenacious and have attention to detail.
  • Have robust negotiation and cost analysis skills.
  • Be agile.
  • Be IT Proficient (including MS suite especially Excel & Syspro or equivalent.
  • Have a customer-focused attitude.
  • Possess strong influencing skills.
  • Be able to work under pressure and work well within a team.


A knowledge of supply markets within the commercial catering industry would be advantageous.

Our benefits package includes:

  • Competitive salary
  • Holiday allowance of 34 days per year
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Discounted National Gym Membership
  • Employee Discount Platform
  • EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme

 

If this sounds like a role for you, please send your CV to Wendy Rodgers, HR Manager ​​​​wrodgers@falconfoodservice.com 

 

Date posted 29/11/2023

 

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