Buyer

Buyer Swindon, Wiltshire £38,000 - £42,000 Per Annum We at JKR are excited to be partnering with one of our longest standing clients in recruiting a brand-new Buyer position! This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing engineering company. Our client have been in operation for over 40 years and they are continuing to expand their customer base and service offering. We are looking for a highly proactive individual, who will be overseeing all sub-contract suppliers, associated with our client's manufacturing, ensuring products are progressed efficiently to meet customer delivery requirements. The position also involves maintaining accurate cost and expenditure records, managing data and supporting general purchasing activities. Buyer Key Responsibilities: * Manage day-to-day purchasing for all sub-contract operations associated with manufacturing, including order placement, confirmations and delivery tracking * Build strong working relationships with suppliers and assist in negotiating pricing, terms, and lead times * Work with the Quality Department to identify alternative suppliers to strengthen supply resilience and mitigate production risks * Monitor supplier performance (On Time, In Full, Quality, Invoice Accuracy) and support continuous improvement initiatives * Track and maintain stock levels in line with production forecasts and customer demand * Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records in the ERP system, ensuring robust financial control * Communicate supplier lead times and escalate risks or delays to prevent production disruption * Update and record sub-contract supplier approvals within the ERP system * Provide general purchasing support and cover in the absence of the Purchasing Manager Buyer Skills & Attributes: * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal teams via phone, email, and in person * Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage tasks independently as well as collaboratively * Professional, well-presented, and discreet, with a clear understanding of confidentiality requirements Buyer Beneficial Skills & Experience: * Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain preferably in a manufacturing environment * Strong numerical, analytical, and problem solving skills * Organised, detail-oriented and commercially aware * Experience with BOMs, technical specifications, ERP systems and inventory control is highly advantageous * Experience operating in an engineering environment * Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel, accurate data-entry skills with the ability to produce clear, meaningful reports Buyer Working Hours: * 08:30-17:00 Monday-Thursday, 08:30-16:00 Fridays (39-hour week) Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you