Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting exclusively for our Telford based client who are seeking a Buyer to start immediately. Duties and tasks will include: To ensure that suppliers consistently provide quality and service in the most cost effective and efficient method To support NPI function in achieving on time and budget gateway targets Issuing of RFQ and analysis of responses, this shall include review of cost data and QAF to ensure optimum terms achieved for our business To ensure material and services are supplied in line with MRP and requisitions to support both pre-production and serial production demands To ensure orders and contracts placed are in line with Company procedures and policies, this shall include documentation of commercial terms & maintenance of appropriate records To optimise commercial opportunities, including bench marking costs, to achieve cost and efficiency savings To actively deliver robust strategies for key commodity groups. To help mentor Junior staff where appropriate to share knowledge & best practice. Candidates welcome to apply for the role will have the following: CIPS L5 Familiar with ISO TS16949 Self-motivated Lean manufacturing Project Management Proven experience of working with and managing suppliers Problem Solver Delivering Direct NPI Projects Excellent Analytical Skills Indirect Purchasing Experience INDLS