Buyer

Source and select suppliers based on quality, price, delivery, and service
- Raise and manage purchasing orders on Winman
- Manage raw material stocks and schedule deliveries
- Manage FSC Chain of Custody System
- Monitor supplier performance and address any issues or concerns that may arise
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop sourcing strategies and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier information
- Track, expedite and order progressing with suppliers
- Manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels while minimizing excess inventory
- Resolve and manage delivery discrepancies
- Managing and mentoring of the Supply Chain/ Purchasing Assistant
- Liaise with various stakeholders on quality matters
- Support the audits of suppliers
- Assist with purchasing projects within the business
-Work with internal customers to help them specify and receive products and services that meet their needs and those of the wider business
- Performing any other duties that may be deemed necessary to ensure the effective running of the department and company
- Occasional travel within the UK and overseas to visit suppliers/ contractors, Ensure all site rules are followed by yourself, your colleagues and visitors to the site
- All deliveries and unloading are done within the site Health & Safety regulations, and any deviation is reported immediately
- Any deliveries, suppliers and other representatives deemed to be carrying out unsafe practices on our site should be challenged and reported

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to join our team. As a Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials and services to support our organization's supply chain. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of logistics and supply chain management., Minimum 2 years experience as a Buyer
- Timber based product buying
- FSC system management
- Good communication skills, written, verbal and good telephone manner
- Good understanding of supply chain procedures
- Good understanding of supply chain procedures
- Good organisational skills- can plan own time and prioritise workload effectively
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Hands on experience with purchasing software, preferably Winman

Quality & Customer service
- To prevent poor quality from being supplied to both internal and external customers by monitoring goods and services supplied
- Meet all pre-defined internal KPI's

Ramsey Timber Group are the UK leading specialist supplier of timber components to the furniture industry, based in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Supplying customers in all parts of the UK & Europe. The business has an unrivalled reputation for putting the customer at the heart of everything they do. Competitive pricing and excellent service has driven fantastic sales growth.

£28,000- £33,000

At our company, we offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth. Join our team of dedicated professionals and contribute to our success in delivering high-quality products to our customers.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£33,000.00 per year