The CompanyNigel Wright are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a highly successful manufacturing business in the Cheshire area to recruit a Buyer to support their next phase of growth and expansion.The RoleThe Buyer will work within a small, supportive team and will have the following key responsibilities:
* Operational Purchasing - Running MRP and raising POs for components and materials, ensuring on time delivery
* Liaising with/building relationships with suppliers
* Monitoring, managing and reporting upon supplier performance - addressing shortfalls
* Building relationships with internal stakeholders - acting as Purchasing lead on key new product introduction activity
* Preparing departmental reports, identifying and making suggestions to support continuous improvement
About YouThe Buyer role is ideal for an ambitious Purchasing/Supply Chain professional seeking their next progressive challenge. The successful Buyer will have/be:
* Experience of raw materials'/components' purchasing from within Manufacturing/Engineering essential
* Experience of supporting new product introduction projects beneficial
* Bright, assertive and confident, inquisitive and hungry to learn
* Strong communication skills – able to build relationships with ease
* Strong analytical/excel skills beneficial, experienced in running MRP systems
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