A leading manufacturing engineering business require a Buyer to support direct procurement activity for manufacturing. Applicants should be out-going, self-motivated professionals with a background in procurement as a Buyer. The Buyer will join a large and supportive procurement team enjoying a period of growth. Procurement activity will focus on direct commodity areas for manufacturing. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, so the Buyer will collaborate closely with the supply chain to ensure continuity of supply to achieve production schedules. Specific duties of the Buyer, will include: Review, confirm availability and process purchase requisitions Liaison with internal departments to drive through any QCD and planning requirements End-to-end supplier order book management Supplier Relationship Management and development activities around OTD/OTIF metrics/KPIs Maintain procurement department data within MRP and MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Formulas) Escalate and expedite material shortage issues Identify and qualify new suppliers for Ad-hoc requirements Drive productivity opportunities with supply base to deliver cost out goals Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria: Purchasing/procurement experience as a Junior Buyer, Buyer or Senior Buyer Analytically minded with experience in the use of MS Excel spreadsheets (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Formulas) and/or an MRP system Accustomed to producing reports and KPIs for stakeholders Liaison with stakeholders - senior and operational Enthusiastic, adaptable and motivated team players Time management skills and he ability to manage competing demands Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing setting