Futures are working with one of the fastest growing and well known manufacturing businesses in the area looking to appoint a buyer to work within their supply chain. The successful buyer will come from a manufacturing background and have the ability to read and interpret drawings. The role will be focused on working with new and existing suppliers, negotiating on price. Buyer - Role and Responsibilities - Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing - Collation of information to help produce monthly KPIs - Use your own experience / initiative to solve manufacturing and assembly problems with the supply chain - Identify, source and purchase metal products to ensure products are manufactured in line with business requirements (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Value Add) - Responsible for managing a large range of products from the initial order, communicating with suppliers and monitoring delivery schedules Buyer - Skills and Abilities - Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing - Experience of working in a manufacturing or engineering environment - Understanding of manufacturing methods - Familiar with ERP systems, lean techniques and logistics / supply chain Does this sound like your next role? If so click apply now.