Contek Recruitment are currently working with a well-known, established precision engineering company based in Tamworth. Due to company performance and growth, they are now looking for an experienced Buyer to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.
Our client is well established and reputable in their industry, has been operating for over 85 years, and serves specialist, high-integrity industries such as Defence, Nuclear, and Aerospace.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
Pay: £36,000 - £39,000 per year, dependent on experience.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Obtain quotes in line with procedures and issue purchase orders for indirect/direct consumables and indirect services.
* Accurate placement of purchase orders, expedite to ensure on time in full delivery with no invoice queries
* Manage supplier relationships. Negotiate with suppliers in respect of costs, discounts, long-term agreements, and terms and conditions.
* Prepare and manage annual budgets tightly.
* Co-ordinate all on-site and off-site (customers’ sites) hire purchases.
* Identify and realise areas for cost downs to budget and lead time.
* Expediting externally & internally within the business to assist operational functions in delivering goods and services on time in full.
* Auditing of company suppliers.
* Any other general administration duties as required.
Requirements:
* Previous experience within buying/purchasing is required.
* Experience working within an engineering environment is required.
* A committed, driven, and methodical approach to work.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
* Able to work on own initiative and with minimum supervision.
* Self-motivated.
* Good communicator.
If you do have any interest in this position, don't hesitate to send across an application, and I'll be in touch to discuss the next steps