Buyer - Based Poole
Basic salary up to £38,000 plus excellent benefits
My client is currently looking to recruit a Buyer who has a minimum of two years’ experience of working in similar purchasing role within a manufacturing/engineering environment and is ideally studying towards the CIPS professional qualification.
As a Buyer you will play a pivotal role in sourcing the correct products and services at the right time and price in line with MRP requirements. You will also support the business plan and predicted stock levels.
As a Buyer you will have a good understanding and working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems with experience of 'Pull Systems’ Kanban, with the ability to read technical engineering drawings and be able to demonstrate good stock control experience.
Candidate Skills
1. You will be a highly organised, self-motivated, enthusiastic and target focused individual with a proactive approach, cheerful outlook, who can identify solutions to challenges
2. Able to work as part of a team and work independently
3. Willingness to learn new skills, procedures, work to tight deadlines and timescales whilst remaining calm under pressure and to deadlines
4. Client-driven and committed to continuous improvement
5. Excellent communication skills, written and spoken
6. Good negotiation and analytical skills
7. Proficient user of Microsoft Office in p...