A global manufacturing business requires a Buyer. Applicants need tactical procurement or buying experience, be familiar with MRP/ERP, and be comfortable driving suppliers against tactical KPI metrics. This is a 12-month FTC position.
The Buyer will join a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers reporting into a Purchasing Manager. This team is responsible for the achievement of tactical purchasing objectives - driving suppliers against OTD/OTIF metrics. Supplier management and procurement activity is closely linked to MRP/ERP triggers, and in the role, the Buyer would work with UK and global suppliers - mechanical, electronic, and raw materials.
Specific duties of the Buyer include:
1. Purchase order management from placement, expediting, and delivery
2. Supply Chain resilience and risk mitigation activities
3. Maintenance of inventory and procurement data within the MRP system
4. Supplier management against OTD/OTIF, development of corrective action and improvement plans
5. Support Purchasing Manager in continuous improvement activity around MRP and supplier performance
Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:
1. Purchasing experience as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Junior Buyer
2. Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering business
3. MRP/ERP literate
4. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
5. Analytical, problem-solving mindset
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