Buyer in Lutterworth

We are recruiting a Buyer to join our team at our Head Office in Lutterworth. As a Buyer you will provide commercial procurement support for the MEWPs, SV, Tracked Booms Supply Chain. Managing the Group's expenditure with external suppliers 

In return you will receive a Competitive Salary, Company Car, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Life Assurance, BUPA Health Care, Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme & Lifestyle Benefits – Discount on Selected High Street Stores

Responsibilities include: 

• To manage a portfolio of suppliers with the aim of ensuring QCD Performance. 
• Support in the delivery of the procurement strategy including sourcing activities which generate benefits and achieve financial savings targets. 
• Issue Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP) to support the delivery of the procurement strategy 
• Manage suppliers to work on “Total Cost of Ownership” activities 
• Take the lead in efficient and effective expediting to ensure the products are delivered into the business on time and to the correct quality standards. 
• Set up and maintain supply frame agreements and contracts. 
• Identify suppliers to implement consignment stock and Kanban’s based on their specific commodities. 

The ideal candidate will have/be: 

• Experience of a similar role gained within a busy commercial environment. 
• Numerate and accurate with good analytical and reporting skills. 
• Able to work to tight deadlines, and calm under pressure. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Good knowledge of purchasing best practice. 
• Performance orientated. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Mobile and valid UK driving license. 
• Strong planning and organisational skills. 

In return you will receive:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
• BUPA Health Care
• Life Assurance 
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Lifestyle Benefits – Discount on selected high street stores

Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's market leader in powered access with a fleet of 13,500 machines operating from 32 depots across the country, we have the operational capacity, experience and expertise to fully satisfy our customers working at height needs.

Employing 1,100 staff across the UK, we have an established workforce which supports an inclusive and diverse organisation. Nationwide Platforms strongly believe that equal opportunities for our existing and prospective employees is important, and continues to build upon our culture of respect, teamwork and excellence.

We pride ourselves on putting health and safety first in all of the products, services and support we provide. This all-embracing commitment to welfare and wellbeing is epitomised by our “Your Safety, Our Priority” programme. 
For further information please contact the Recruitment Team on 01455 206808 or