A successful manufacturing business requires a Buyer on a 6 month FTC basis. Applicants need to be confident in operational purchasing/procurement tasks; raising purchase orders, expediting, and working within MRP/ERP.
The Buyer will join the procurement team to cover a spike in workload. The focus for the Buyer will be to undertake operational purchasing/procurement tasks and day-to-day tactical supplier liaison, such as raising and chasing Purchase Orders and maintaining data within MRP/ERP.
Specific duties of the Buyer include:
1. Raising/Amending Purchase Orders
2. Expediting overdue Purchase Orders and late deliveries with suppliers
3. Maintenance/update of procurement department data in MRP
4. Interdepartmental liaison between procurement and production to avoid material shortages
5. Resolve invoice queries
6. Supplier interactions - support supplier onboarding and resolution of quality issues
Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:
1. Experience as a Junior Buyer, Buyer, Purchasing Assistant, Procurement Assistant, Procurement Administrator, Purchasing Administrator, Expeditor, etc.
2. Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems
3. Confident with interactions with external stakeholders and external supply partners
4. Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or FMCG business
5. Comfortable working a 6 month FTC and being site-based
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