Buyer - Engineering / Manufacturing

Buyer - Engineering / Manufacturing

We're looking for a Buyer to source the materials, components and services needed for manufacturing. You'll help keep production on schedule, manage purchasing costs and build effective supplier relationships.

Salary to £41K, 25 days holiday, flexible working hours
Onsite parking

What you'll do

Review material requirements and place purchase orders with UK and international suppliers, following up on order acknowledgements and delivery dates.
Keep supplier, pricing, lead-time and item data accurate in the ERP system, including changes against standard costs.
Develop supplier relationships, negotiate prices and service levels, and support purchasing cost-reduction activity.
Monitor supplier performance and risk, considering quality, delivery, capacity and future demand.
Work with production planning to address shortages and help prevent delays to customer deadlines.
Look for opportunities to consolidate shipments, reduce costs and improve processes using 5S and lean principles.

What you'll bring

Substantial purchasing or supply chain experience, preferably in manufacturing or production.
Experience working with suppliers in a fast-paced production setting and confidence using ERP/MRP systems.
Strong negotiation, communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field. CIPS membership, or progress towards it, is desirable.
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