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Technical Purchaser
Location: Willenhall, West Midlands
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 Negotiable dependant on experience
Benefits:
1. 30 Days holiday including bank holidays
2. Training and development opportunities
3. Nest pension plan
4. Great company culture
Job Profile:
An innovative organisation is currently seeking a versatile Technical Buyer with expertise in technical procurement and project-based mechanical engineering environments. Candidates must be UK nationals and will undergo security vetting upon employment.
Duties:
5. Utilise technical procurement skills to support company projects and financial objectives
6. Balance quality, delivery, and cost in technical procurement
7. Work with ERP or MRP systems and manage master lists of parts
8. Select and develop suppliers
9. Maintain stock levels and manage the goods inwards process
10. Source and select suppliers, place and progress orders
11. Calculate reorder points, economic order quantities, and minimum stock levels
Skills & Attributes:
12. Extensive experience in technical procurement within a project-based role
13. Proficiency in ERP or MRP systems
14. Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering processes
15. Ability to work independently
16. Experience in supplier selection and development
17. Knowledge of stock control and inventory management
18. Preferably 5+ years in an engineering manufacturing environment
19. Relevant qualification in purchasing/procurement, minimum ONC/D level
Hours of Work:
20. 39.5 hours per week
21. Monday to Thursday: 7:30 – 16:00
22. Friday: 7:30 – 13:00
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