A successful engineering business require a Buyer. Applicants need purchasing, or relatable experience gained in supply chain, logistics or production planning. This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspirational procurement or supply chain professional, looking to take the next step forwards in their career and join this fantastic team and business.
The Buyer will join a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers reporting to a Procurement Manager. The focus of the role will be on operational procurement tasks; working closely with the MRP/ERP system, managing and analysing supplier data/KPIs and driving supply chain partners to achieve OTD/OTIF.
Specific duties of the Buyer include:
- Purchasing materials, services, components in-line with project or programme requirements
- Analyse procurement department data to make decisions
- Supplier Management and Development activities (KPI monitoring, calls, visits, audits)
- Coordinate with customers, suppliers and 3PL partners the logistical movements of products and status of orders
Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Procurement experience (Buyer, Junior Buyer, Purchasing etc), or transferable skills gained in supply chain or logistics could work
- Ability to manage reports and present data
- MRP/ERP literate
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- An interest in manufacturing or engineering would be advantageous but not essential
