Buyer
Peterborough (PE1) - Hybrid once trained (3 days on site/2 days WFH)
Initial 12-month contract - likely to extend and become permanent in the future for the right person!
37 hours a week (08.30 - 16.45 Mon - Fri, some flexibility around this)
Up to £21.47 per hour PAYE or £28.85 per hour via Umbrella contract
We’re looking for a Buyer to support our Fortune 100 globally renowned client’s Peterborough Facility in the UK, they’re a world leader in the design, manufacture, and support of a world class range of engines. If you have manufacturing procurement experience, can negotiate with suppliers, handle their performance, complete commercial analysis, and are a confident user of Microsoft Packages, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!
What would the Buyer do?
* Ensure the specified Purchasing functions meet defined response time, cost, quality, and lean targets
* Manage procurement of manufacturing materials and parts, working with multiple suppliers
* Purchase Order Management for the facility for prototype and production parts
* Implement designated sourcing strategies for both Category & Product Supply to the facility
* Supplier Development - Identify performance gaps & develop improvement plans for the gaps
* Collaborate with supply chain to understand and monitor inventory levels, and supplier performance
What skills and experience will the Buyer need?
* Min 1-2 years demonstrable experience in a similar purchasing role, ideally within Manufacturing
* Excellent communicator via telephone, email, face to face and Teams
* Strong data analytical skills and the ability to analyse and make recommendations based on facts
* A confident user of Microsoft packages – strong Excel is key in this role (pivots, look ups, formulas)
* Experience using MRP systems. QAD experience is desirable (but can be taught if required)
* Professional certification in Purchasing and/or Inventory Management preferred, e.g. CIPS
* Knowledge of Quality, Lean manufacturing, and an understanding of lean principles - desirable
To apply, please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.
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