Buyer

Responsibilities

• Planning, selecting supplier/vendor and sourcing of all the required goods, materials & tools.
• Sourcing new and reviewing existing goods to ensure they remain competitive.
• Co‑ordinating with existing suppliers/vendors, negotiating prices, payment terms and delivery (lead time).
• Evaluating suppliers/vendors on prices, product quality and average shipping times.
• Preparing purchase orders, expediting orders and ensuring delivery. Purchase Order administration.
• Maintaining supplier/vendor records and purchasing records.
• Liaising with other departments as necessary to forecast, plan to meet, and to supply demand to relevant quality.
• Sourcing new suppliers/vendors, brands and cost optimisation.
• Leading the project and providing guidance to junior buyers.
• Assisting in developing processes and reviewing policies relevant to procurement to ensure alignment with strategic busines...