Buyer (UK)

at  Treatt

Job title: Buyer
Reporting to: UK Procurement Manager
Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk (Hybrid working opportunities available)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Product Portfolio Management: Manage day-to-day operations for a designated portfolio of products, focusing on effective procurement and supply chain coordination.
• Full Procurement Cycle: Execute procurement activities with autonomy for sustainable sourcing, adhering to the five rights of procurement within pre-set strategies.
• Spend Accountability: Manage medium to large spend categories within the assigned product portfolio, balancing cost efficiency and supply security.
• Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination: Use systems like JDE to maintain inventory levels and ensure continuous supply, responding to operational requirements.
• Supplier Meetings & Industry Engagement: Arrange and participate in supplier meetings, industry events, and international travel when required to strengthen relationships.
• Data Reporting & Presentation: Run contract reports and MRP, presenting key market data and insights to stakeholders via formal and informal mediums.
• Cost-Reduction Execution: Implement cost-saving initiatives through supplier negotiations, alternative sourcing, and improved payment terms, focusing on operational results.
• Global Market Awareness: Monitor global markets, staying updated on relevant market conditions, supply risks, and dynamics, and communicating key insights internally.
• Service Delivery: Maintain a consistent level of service to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring operational excellence.
• Risk Monitoring & Communication: Stay informed on material supply issues and communicate any significant risks to relevant parties.
• Stakeholder Support: Advise and assist stakeholders on procurement-related matters, contributing to business value with operational support.
• General Procurement Tasks: Perform tasks related to procurement that align with the general role description, ensuring smooth daily operations.

If you have a genuine passion for what you do and want to work in an environment that celebrates progress, teamwork and dedication, you’re what we’re after.

• A Level or high school diploma (US) equivalent, vocational qualification, diploma in Supply Chai