A fantastic opportunity for a Buyer / Purchasing Specialist to join a well-established manufacturing organisation on a 12 month fixed term contract based in Sandy, bedfordshire with a salary of up to £38,000. The buyer will sit in the purchasing department, with excellent progression opportunities.
Candidates will have previous experience within purchasing or procurement specifically within a manufacturing environment and be keen to progress in their career.
Role responsibilities of the Buyer role
- Ordering parts in a timely manner to suit machine build schedule and spares requirements
- Making good commercial judgement on part prices and delivery to ensure the best options are utilised for the business
- To react to any urgent requirements and ensure best price/delivery is obtained
- Build relationships with local suppliers to ensure that we get priority service when needed.
- Ensuring that suppliers are aware of errors and the cost associated with these.
- Expediting deliveries when required.
- Delivering on-time and within budget to your customer
Person Specifications of the Buyer
- Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement or Buyer role within a manufacturing industry
- Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and the approximation of the probable cost of items.
- Knowledge using ERP/MRP systems
- The ability to read engineering drawings
Salary
Up to £38k
This role requires 100% on site presence
This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a Buyer, Sourcing Specialist, Senior Buyer, Procurement Office, Purchasing Specialist, Category Buyer or Procurement Specialist.