Engineering / Technical Purchaser
Location: Willenhall, West Midlands
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 Negotiable dependant on experience
Benefits:
* 30 Days holiday including bank holidays
* Training and development opportunities
* Nest pension plan
* Great company culture
Company Profile:
A world leading manufacturing and development company who supply specialist equipment to the MOD, Military and Defence sectors are currently expanding their team.
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:
* Utilise technical procurement skills to support company projects and financial objectives
* Balance quality, delivery, and cost in technical procurement
* Work with ERP or MRP systems and manage master lists of parts
* Select and develop suppliers
* Maintain stock levels and manage the goods inwards process
* Source and select suppliers, place and progress orders
* Calculate reorder points, economic order quantities, and minimum stock levels
Skills & Attributes:
* Extensive experience in technical procurement within a project-based role
* Proficiency in ERP or MRP systems
* Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering processes
* Ability to work independently
* Experience in supplier selection and development
* Knowledge of stock control and inventory management
* Preferably 5+ years in an engineering manufacturing environment
* Relevant qualification in purchasing/procurement, minimum ONC/D level
Hours of Work:
* 39.5 hours per week
* Monday to Thursday: 7:30 – 16:00
* Friday: 7:30 – 13:00