Senior buyer

Are you a Buyer ooking for a new opportunity? Do you have excellent attention to detail and enjoy variety in your role? Want to work for a local renowned company? If so, look no further. My client is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their team based in Kidderminster. Benefits: Salary up to GBP50,000 Company pension Free parking Mon - Fri 8:00am -5:00pmDuties and Responsibilities: Seek out high quality products to meet customer needs. Communicates well with other members of the team and keeps them up to date with any cost changes. Efficient in meeting the demand of price enquiries from the sales team. Identify and develop relationships with new and existing suppliers. Looks for ways the company can save money and cut expenses. Monitors stock levels Keeps up to date with market changes and negotiates with supplies to ensure the company gets the best deal. Input purchase orders onto systems using SAGE 200 Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives. Researching organisations and individuals to find new opportunities.Skills and Experience Required: Someone who has at least 2 years #39; experience in purchasing. Experience within the food ingredients industry is essential. Good interpersonal skills - able to build and manage relationships with colleagues and suppliers. IT skills when using outlook, SAGE. Able to fully understand customer needs and demands (e.g. price, quality, availability) Strong time management skills Works well in a team environmentApply Now! KSBirmingham Kelly Services are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role. Should you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with Kelly #39;s . For information regarding data protection at Kelly, please visit the Kelly website and have a look into the Privacy Statement. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age