Telford
Permanent
Up to £35,000 - depending on experience
Monday to Friday - 37.5 hrs per week
25 days annual leave + Stats
Pension
We are working with a successful and ever-expanding manufacturing client in the Telford area who have experienced phenomenal growth over the years. Due to this growth, they are now looking to recruit a Buyer, to support the Head of Procurement in the purchasing of an assigned commodity.
This role would be suitable for either an experienced Buyer with solid experience in the full spectrum of procurement, or someone who is currently in a Purchasing Assistant / Junior Buyer role looking for an opportunity to expand their experience with support, guidance, and mentoring. This is a fast-paced, ever-developing, and forward-thinking organization which boasts an exciting customer base.
The Buyer will be responsible for:
* Working closely with an assigned group of suppliers
* Preparing forecasts and schedules to ensure sufficient stock levels of materials
* Ensuring purchase orders are placed and expedited with suppliers according to schedule
* Working closely with the production department to ensure material availability
* Working closely with the warehouse department to ensure capacity and inventory levels
* Developing supplier relationships and visiting supplier sites
* Support from a procurement perspective with new product introduction and development teams
Skills and Experience:
* Previous experience in a purchasing role within a manufacturing environment
* CIPS would be advantageous but not essential
* Previous experience of working with suppliers
* Good solid understanding of procurement processes and techniques
* Experience in roles such as Buyer / Junior Buyer / Purchasing Assistant / Materials Planner / Materials Controller
The application process:
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We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we can progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time, your details won’t be retained. If you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.
About Us:
Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract, you’ll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire, and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialize in commercial, accounts, finance, and technical recruitment. With the best jobs around, we are an independent agency working hard for you.
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