Buyer

Job Description

Buyer / Procurement Specialist / Manufacturing Buyer to join a manufacturer based in Wellingborough Northamptonshire.

The Buyer / Procurement Specialist / Manufacturing Buyer will be responsible for managing the endtoend procurement of materials and engineered components required to support manufacturing operations.

The successful Buyer / Procurement Specialist / Manufacturing Buyer will have proven experience in buying / purchasing within a manufacturing / engineering environment.

Package

40000

24 days plus bank holidays

Pension 5%

Responsibilities

You will contribute to the overall strategy for purchasing supplier management and supply chain development

managing the endtoend procurement of materials and engineered components required to support manufacturing operations

You will play a key role in the continuous improvement of our materials and purchasing processes

Identify evaluate and select suppliers based on quality cost-effectiveness and reliability.

Negotiate contracts and agreements

Monitor vendor performance issues and corrective action management

Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers

Prepare daily and monthly procurement reports.

Inventory control

Using ERP system

Analyse pricing trends and seek cost-effective solutions

Liaise with various engineering departments

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager

Monday to Thursday: 07:00 16:15 (½ hour lunch break) & Friday: 07:00 12:00

Office based in Wellingborough Northampton

Requirements

Previous experience in buying / purchasing within an engineering / manufacturing business. Previously been a Buyer / Procurement Specialist / Manufacturing Buyer or similar

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems such as INFOR ERPLN / SAP or similar inventory management software.

CIPS qualified - level 4 upwards or Degree in Supply Chain/Purchasing

Commutable to Wellingborough Northamptonshire