A client of ours in the Southend-On-Sea area are recruiting a Buyer to join their team. This is a full-time position working Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.00am - 1:00pm. Paying up to up to £36,925 per annum depending on experience. Your key duties in this Buyer role will include but are not limited to: Maintain Purchase Order's and SAP within defined KPI's. Undertake continuous review of extant agreements, ensuring value for money. Ensure on time delivery adherence. Manage supplier relationships, making decisions in relation to supplier management and performance where appropriate. Source strategies within extant supply base. Prepare and submit pricing requests. Carry out price analysis to determine 'fair and reasonable' pricing. Negotiate pricing and commercial terms of contract. Regular reporting on supplier performance. Identify risks and mitigation strategies. Identify opportunities to reduce cost and presentation of supporting Business Case. Ensure any expenditures are within the authorised annual budget. Assist in identifying methods for continuous improvement and undertake programmes of change. Any other tasks as required. Skills and Experience required to be considered for this role: GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above. Excellent verbal and written communication. Excellent negotiation skills. Computer literate, including MS Office knowledge. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. Exceptional at building relationships. Exceptional planning and organisation skills. High awareness of Productivity and Quality. Aerospace Industry experience desirable but not essential. Great Benefits to working for this company include: Health Care Cash Plan after 1 year of service Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees Employee Assistance Programme after 1 year of service 24 days holiday + bank holidays Life Assurance Company Sick Pay Scheme after 1 year of service Free access to a local gym Free car parking Sports & Social Club On site Café facilities If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Buyer position, please apply with your CV and contact Katie at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat. #officejobs