We are currently looking to recruit for a client based in Burnley who are looking for a Buyer to join them on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well established company offering a generous salary package with excellent benefits.
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for the procurement of materials to the Company’s exact requirements. Ensuring goods are delivered on the required date, purchased at the most competitive rates within the available budget.
Duties and Responsibilities
* To review MRP system information daily and take appropriate actions on agreed stock levels.
* To identify mutually beneficial opportunities for new supplier agreements and implement these seeking to agree improvements to pricing and call-off processes.
* To place and expedite purchase orders where necessary.
* To ensure that all issues requiring escalation are indeed escalated in a timely manner to minimise the knock-on effects on production.
* To take ownership stock control of all raw materials.
* To actively benchmark with market suppliers to ensure the business is always getting the best market value on materials.
* Liaise regularly with Commercial and Planning departments to ensure purchased parts remains aligned to production capacity.
* To ensure, through close liaison with the Planning department, that issues such as Returns are processed effectively and in a timely manner.
* Ensure quality and performance of supplier materials/parts fall in line with acceptable standards
* Implement and monitor supplier performance using procurement KPI, supplier audit and annual reviews
* Ensure all procurement activities are carried out in line with health, safety and environmental requirements
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:
* Proven ability to build stakeholder relationships
* Commercially astute with a proven ability to manage costs.
* Good communication and organization skills and the ability to work well within a 'team-working' environment.
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality work on time, within budget
* Using ERP systems
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
* CIPS (desirable)
Hours of work
40 hours per week Monday – Thursday 8am – 5.30pm with an early finish on a Friday
If you have the right experience for this vacancy then please apply immediately