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Our manufacturing client based in Wellingborough is seeking an experienced Purchaser/Buyer to join their busy Engineering department. The purpose of this role is to build up strong and trusting relationships with suppliers to ensure a consistency in delivery and agreed price. The role requires strategic thinking in understanding current and operational usage and actioning accordingly. Purchase from MRP & run daily stock reports. Create purchase orders. Liaise with supply chain to ensure on time delivery work with quality. Monitoring and organising the replacement materials for any rejected items. General administration duties. All employees may, on occasion, be reasonably requested to undertake assignments that may fall outside of their normal working hours. Ensure price files are kept up to date. Document Control. Order office consumables. Assist with other tasks within the purchasing department when required. Communicate with other departments to ensure smooth running. Invoice query resolution. The Candidate Previous experience in a busy buying environment. PC literate with experience of using MS Office (Office, SAGE, MRP, CRM). Excellent communication skills and a clear telephone manner are essential. Team player and willing to assist colleagues when required. Possess good organizational skills and can prioritise effectively. Excellent negotiating skills. Being self-motivated, proactive, and dynamic. Be an analytical thinker. Be able to risk manage effectively. Be flexible to meet demands of the role. In return the client offers a modern, friendly, supportive working environment and a competitive salary and benefits package. The hours of work Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 16:45pm with 30 mins lunch, Fridays 8:30am to 13:00pm Please apply today for immediate consideration to or call me on .