Job summary

A successful manufacturing engineering business require a Buyer. Applicants need to be positive, proactive, self-starters looking to make a difference. Previous experience in a Procurement or Supply Chain role would be advantageous.

Key skills required for this role

Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics

Important

Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics

Job description

A successful manufacturing engineering business require a Buyer. Applicants need to be positive, proactive, self-starters looking to make a difference. Previous experience in a Procurement or Supply Chain role would be advantageous.

The Buyer will work within a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers reporting to a Procurement Manager. The focus of activities will be on the procurement of direct materials for manufacturing, ensuring continuity of supply and material flow to the production lines.The Buyer will collaborate closely with stakeholders across quality, design and production.

Specific duties of the Buyer include:

• Purchase Order Management - Raise stock order against MRP or manager's requirements
• Purchase Order Management - non-stock and Kanban orders
• Supplier Relationship Management - Drive supply chain partners against OTD/OTIF metrics
• Support Senior Buyer and Procurement Manager in achievement of cost down targets
• Investigate potential new suppliers and supply chain partners
• Contribute to the development of new procurement & supply chain processes and procedures
• Maintenance of procurement department data in MRP/ERP system

Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous purchasing, supply chain or Buyer experience
• An understanding of engineering or manufacturing environments would be advantageous bit not essential
• Positive, self-starter capable of injecting energy into the team
• Ability to foster relationships both internally and externally
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills