The Rewards and Benefits on offer:
* Competitive salary + profit-related bonus.
* Holiday Entitlement above Statutory.
* DC Pension Scheme.
* Employee Assistance Program
* Training opportunities for personal development
* Supportive working environment
* Discounted private medical cover
* Free Parking
Mtrec’s new client opportunity:
Mtrec recruitment are proudly representing our specialist manufacturing client based in the greater Stockton Brook area, in their search for a talented Buyer. The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing across direct and indirect spend categories, but with a focus on the purchasing of raw materials and management of a diverse supplier base. The role will be office based, reporting to a purchasing manager and is an ideal position for those with a background in purchasing and looking for their next long-term career move.
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The job you will do:
* Daily management of raw material and packaging purchase orders to meet customer and manufacturing requirements.
* Analysis and interpretation of MRP information to react to changes in demand.
* Daily communication with production staff, and suppliers, to ensure timely delivery of critical raw materials
* Communication of critical supplier-related information to customer-facing staff
* Updating purchasing and supplier information records
* Analysis of vendor performance, including tracking of non-conforming material deliveries
* Working closely with Commercial Divisional Heads and R&D
* Ensuring quality supply and avoiding supplier dependence
* Monitoring product sage Monthly/Yearly
* New Supplier Approvals
* Price List maintenance
* Undertake project-based work for specific business strategies & initiatives.
About you:
* Ideally you will be CIPS qualified, but this is not essential.
* You will be from a manufacturing or engineering background.
* Experience with direct and indirect purchasing
* Expert skills on MRP are essential
* Experience of purchasing raw materials would be advantageous
* Willingness to learn and develop
* Excellent communication skills are essential
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team