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Buyer Rugby, England

Hafele UK Limited

Full Time Rugby, England 35000 - 43000 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Location: Rugby, Warwickshire

Your new Company:

Häfele is an internationally-trusted manufacturer and distributor of innovative furniture fittings, accessories, hardware and ironmongery. Celebrating 40 years in the UK, with its international heritage dating back to 1923, Häfele has a wealth of experience and expert knowledge. We are a truly global market leader situated across 150 countries, with a growing turnover in excess of €2bn.

Your new role:

The role of Buyer at Häfele will own the commercial procurement activity for all products within the assigned product area. You will be responsible for delivering targeted cost savings within our international network of suppliers, whilst maintaining product quality and supplier commitments.

Working collaboratively with our Category and Inventory teams in the UK, and Procurement teams across Häfele World Wide, you will be responsible for:

· Sourcing activity

· Tendering existing business

· Negotiation of pricing, payment terms and rebates with suppliers

· CSR & supplier risk management

· Supplier relationship and performance management

· On-boarding of new suppliers

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a supportive team, where you can make a strong positive impact right from the start. We look forward to welcoming you into our inclusive, collaborative, friendly and caring culture, to become a member of this close-knit team.

What you’ll need to succeed:

To be successful in this position you will:

· Have the ability to be self-motivated and work proactively as part of a team

· Passionate about delivering results and determined to exceed expectations

· Be a confident negotiator, able to influence to ensure best outcome

· Have excellent analytical / numerical skills and confident using Microsoft Excel

· Strong organisational skills, with ability to identify key tasks

· Ability to communicate at various levels and geographies

· Have the ability to recognise opportunities / challenges & suggest relevant / necessary actions

· Show respect and consideration for colleagues

· CIPS (desirable). We are keen to support personal development of employees through similar studies.

· Demonstrable years experience as a Buyer / Junior Buyer

What you’ll get in return:

· Competitive Salary from £35k - £43k depending on experience

· Bonus Scheme

· Company pension

· Hybrid Working – Mondays and Tuesdays in the office, with a flexible 3rd day in the office. Subject to change.

· Life Insurance

· Holiday of 31 days, increasing to 36 days total with our length of service programme, inclusive of bank holidays

· Healthcare Cashplan scheme: access to money back on dental, optical, consultation, therapy treatments, wellbeing treatments, hospital treatment insurance, Employee Assistance Programme

· Extras including: Company events, Cycle to work scheme, Employee discount, On-site parking, Referral programme, Wellness programme

This is an exciting role where you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact right from the start. It is full time, permanent, core hours of work are 8:45am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. A job profile is available on request. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Closing date: 30th April 2023

Should we receive a sufficient volume of suitable applicants prior to the stated close date we reserve the right to close the advert early. In light of this please ensure your application is submitted as soon as possible.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00-£43,000.00 per year

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