The Business
Our client is an industry leading manufacturer who produce an ever-evolving product range for their customer base.
The Role
Reporting into the Procurement Manager the Buyer will deliver the following key duties in a fast paced manufacturing environment:
* Supporting the Procurement Manager in line with the companies annual purchasing strategy.
* Managing commodities in line with MRP and sourcing / buying to support business requirements.
* Active involvement in cross-functional teams to source special customer requirements to ensure the supplier can meet the expectations of the customer.
* Purchasing of materials and services.
* Maintaining accurate system data for suppliers, lead time, pricing, due dates, batch sizes and cost price field for new items.
* Building and developing good supplier relationships.
* Attend weekly production meetings to provide relevant Purchasing updates.
* Involvement in monthly KPI verification of results and achievements.
What they're looking for
The successful candidate will have a demonstrable background in Purchasing within Manufacturing and / or Engineering environments at Buyer or Senior Buyer level including experience working with MRP / ERP stems. You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to deliver multiple tasks simultaneously and be a team player who works collaboratively towards business objectives. CIPS qualified or working towards is beneficial but not a must.
What's on offer
Salary is competitive based on career experience and qualifications with benefits including annual bonus and private medical.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person
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