CONTRACT BUYER
Contract, Immediate start available
Hours - Monday - Friday (half day Friday) premium O/T rate
Innovative manufacturer is looking for a talented contract Buyer to support some of their key projects.
It will be a varied Purchasing role with responsibility for direct purchasing within manufacture supporting the team to procure day to day items across a mechanical / electromechanical commodity range for production, from mechanical components / assemblies including machined and fabricated items through to cables.
Key accountabilities for contract Buyer will include:
1. Supporting the Lead Buyer to purchase shop floor items.
2. Placing purchase orders for a defined range of suppliers, using the SAP / MRP / ERP system.
3. Ensuring the lowest overall cost of acquisition.
4. Ensuring suppliers deliver products to agreed delivery dates and expediting urgent requests as necessary.
5. Monitoring supplier performance.
To succeed in this interesting Buyer's role, you will need:
* Previous purchasing / procurement experience in a production / manufacturing environment with broad based direct purchasing experience, ideally covering mechanical or electro-mechanical or electrical commodities.
* A working knowledge of SAP / MRP / ERP systems and negotiation skills required (SAP ideal).
* Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, etc.).
* Driving licence.
Please contact Alison Kemp for further details or apply via the link.
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