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Buyer I : inventory
Buyer I
Location: Loughborough (Onsite)
Position Type: Full-Time, 6-Month Contract (potential for extension)
Hours: 36.25 hours per week (Monday to Thursday: 09:00–17:00, Friday: 09:00–16:00)
Pay Rate: GBP14.15 per hour (equivalent to GBP29,000/annum)
About The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Buyer I to join our procurement team in Loughborough. In this role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of products and suppliers across Europe. Your primary focus will be to:
- Optimise inventory levels
- Manage supplier delivery performance
- Ensure exceptional service levels for our customers
This is a fantastic opportunity for a mid-level procurement professional looking to make a tangible impact within a fast-paced, global distribution environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Inventory Management:
- Execute inventory plans and purchase order processes
- Balance stock investment with high service levels
- Minimise non-productive and excess stock
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Supplier Performance:
- Track purchase orders
- Manage lead times
- Collaborate with suppliers and warehouses to resolve delivery issues and avoid shortages
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Data and Analysis:
- Analyse large volumes of data within inventory management systems
- Make informed, fact-based decisions
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Continuous Improvement:
- Participate in process improvement initiatives
- Drive operational efficiency and cost savings
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Relationship Building:
- Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Independently handle standard performance negotiations
What We Are Looking For
Experience
- Proven experience in purchasing or inventory management within a distribution environment
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
- Experience working with inventory management software/systems
Core Competencies
- Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving abilities with a talent for processing data accurately
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to influence supplier performance
- Work Style: Highly organised, capable of multitasking under tight deadlines, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
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Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and offer reasonable adjustments as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003:
- When advertising permanent vacancies, we act as an Employment Agency
- When advertising temporary/contract vacancies, we act as an Employment Business
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