Are you a buyer with a proven background in establishing a successful, cost effective strategic supplier base to ensure a well-stocked manufacturing operation? Do you have the ability to develop and drive supplier performance, supplier value added initiatives, cost and effective delivery? Do you want a challenging and dynamic purchasing role? If so, this could be the role for youFutures are working with a well known industry leading manufacturer looking to appoint a Buyer. This is an excellent company who have a strong emphasis on quality and a reputation for excellence. On offer is a competitive salary, supporting benefits package and an engineering finish every Friday (1.30pm).Buyer - Role and Responsibilities - Purchasing, Procurement, Suppliers, Manufacturing, Engineering, Electro-Mechanical, Mechanical, Electrical Responsible for leading cost purchase of materials and components Managing stock control to ensure all material is available at all times for the production teams Represent the department in meetings as required Develop and maintain supplier and internal relationshipBuyer - Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Purchasing, Procurement, Suppliers, Manufacturing, Engineering, Electro-Mechanical, Mechanical, Electrical Experience buying components for a manufacturer Prior experience working closely with engineering teams Experience purchasing parts from suppliers overseas MRP/ERP experienceIf this role appeals, please apply nowBuyer, Buying, Purchasing, Procurement, Suppliers, Manufacturing, Engineering, Electro-Mechanical, Mechanical, Electrical