Total 2 Senior Executive level Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Senior Purchasing Advisor

Manpower current have a great opportunity to join the lovely team of one of our large, established, automotive clients situated within Milton Keynes as a Senior Purchasing Advisor.

The role is based within the fleet department who facilitate the order and delivery of new vehicles whilst building customer and supplier relationships, so previous experience operating within this sector would be very advantageous.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate time management, excellent customer service and have a dynamic, inquisitive, and curious personality. Equally you'll have advanced data management and process review experience as this will form part of the role, as well as being comfortable supporting the existing team leader/manager in delegating tasks to ensure SLA's are met within the wider team.

Main responsibilities:

• Communication with Customers and Vehicle Suppliers to identify vehicle requirements
• Liaising with nominated dealers/obtaining quotations and issuing vehicle purchase orders.
• Progressing vehicle orders weekly, keeping systems and customers updated
• Liaison between dealer and customer to arrange new vehicle delivery
• Payment of supplier vehicle invoices
• Ensuring reporting is conducted and kept up to date
• Responsible for a wide range of administrative duties and inter departmental activities
• Producing weekly/monthly business and third party reports and manipulating data into presentable formats
• Support the team manager with prioritisation of workload/tasks to ensure agreed SLA's are met, both personally and for the team

Experience:

• Existing knowledge of automotive products and other manufacturers
• Understanding of fleet leasing solutions
• Data management experience including reviewing processes and reporting whilst proposing efficiency's and process enhancements when identified
• Advanced MS Excel/Data Manipulation skillset, including functions such as vlookup, pivot tables, summary tables and charts and interactive report pack decks
• A team player with the ability to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines
• Confident and customer-focused in communicating both by telephone and face to face.

This is a temporary contract until at least the end of December 2024 with the possibility of ongoing extension. You would be working on site 35 hours per week, 9:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday - Friday with a pay rate of £14.53 per hour.

If this role sounds like you and you would be interested in learning more please don't hesitate to apply and get in contact!

Job Title: Senior Buyer

Contract type: Permanent

They are currently seeking an accomplished Senior Buyer. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the procurement of materials, plant hire, and subcontract packages. As a key support to the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for managing the tender, award, and recommendation of works packages and orders within a designated section of works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the representative for the company ensuring that all communication, negotiations, and interactions with the supply chain align with our values and Procurement & Supply Chain vision.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards in all procurement activities, making decisions based on value rather than solely on cost.
• Engage internal stakeholders throughout the procurement process, securing their endorsement for recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver internal presentations to key stakeholders, articulating package strategies and award recommendations.
• Thoroughly consider the capacity of the market during the tendering process.

About You: Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Skilled communicator with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships internally and externally.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Strong planning skills, capable of managing multiple projects concurrently and handling competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Experience:

• Ideally, previous experience on a construction project, although not essential.
• Demonstrated capability in managing the procurement process from cradle to grave.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications:

• You will either hold or be working towards the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).

If this is something you are interested in, please apply below.

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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