Job Title: Buyer/Expeditor Company: Don Valley Engineering Department: Contracts Reporting to: Contracts Director Salary: Competitive, based on skills and experience Benefits: Contributory pension, 33 days annual leave (incl. Bank holidays) Base: Sandall Stones Road, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster DN3 1QR Right to work in the UK: All applicants must have indefinite leave to remain in the UK (i.e. without the need for sponsorship) as we do not hold a sponsorship licence About Don Valley Engineering The Don Valley Group are a multi-disciplinary engineering company specialising in delivering bulk material handling projects across a range of industries. Customer satisfaction is our primary focus, and quality plays a critical role in our ability to achieve our relationships with clients during the course of the contract. A great opportunity has arrived to join a growing vibrant company as we are looking to appoint a high calibre individual to collaborate with our team of experienced professionals and engineers in a dynamic environment. As Buyer/Expeditor, you will be responsible for ensuring the Company is supplied with purchased goods and services. You will oversee all purchasing of construction products, raw and finished goods, and steel. The successful candidate will need to display the desire, drive, and determination to perform as part of a team. You will be given responsibility requiring you to organise your workload and be proactive. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exceptional experience. Main activities & responsibilities:
* Review engineering drawings and identify suitable suppliers (in house or external) of bespoke fabrications and proprietary equipment
* Prepare and issue enquiry documentation identifying quality and delivery requirements
* Evaluate and verify quotations meet enquiry requirements
* Raise purchase order documents according to the existing approval level
* Breakdown engineering drawings into bill of materials and issue for in house manufacture
* Arrange Inspections as required to comply with DVE and client quality requirements
* Expedite in house and external supply chain to ensure on time deliveries
* Review and answer in a timely manner issues raised by in house and external supply chain associated with the supply of goods
* Process any Non-conformances
* Maintain all documentation control in accordance with DVE quality system
* Carry out and verify purchase reporting on budget and programme
Qualifications/Experience/Skills:
* Approximately 5+ years’ relevant experience
* Fabrication / mechanical background (essential)
* Ability to interpret and process fabrication/engineering drawings (essential)
* IT knowledge, including Outlook, Word and Excel
* Excellent communication skills and time management skills
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload, maintain confidentiality, and produce/process documents accurately
* Ability to set and meet personal targets, combined with the flexibility to adjust to workload priorities to take account of new deadlines
* Takes pride in their work and adopts a positive attitude to work
* Ability to work in a small, cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment
Note: This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post-holder will be expected to participate in this process, and we will aim to reach an agreement on any changes. We would politely request no agencies please. #J-18808-Ljbffr