Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 32,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Saltash Cornwall
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
We are recruiting for a Buyer to join a well established global organisation based in Saltash. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced purchasing professional to join a busy procurement team, ensuring the timely supply of materials required to support manufacturing operations. This is a full-time, permanent position based onsite, five days per week.
Responsibilities
* Raise and manage purchase orders to ensure materials are delivered on time and in line with production requirements.
* Develop and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers.
* Monitor supplier delivery schedules and proactively manage any delays or shortages.
* Process internal stores requisitions and material requests.
* Review engineering changes and communicate updates to suppliers where required.
* Use the ERP/MRP system to monitor stock levels, material availability and lead times.
* Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information and procurement data.
* Support inventory management by planning orders in line with demand and lead times.
* Resolve purchase order and invoice queries in conjunction with the Finance team.
* Utilise Microsoft Excel and purchasing systems to support order tracking, reporting and procurement administration.
* Work closely with internal departments including Production, Stores and Engineering to ensure continuity of supply.
Experience
* Previous experience in a Buyer or Purchasing role is essential.
* End to end procurement experience would be advantageous
* Experience using ERP/MRP systems (Sage beneficial but not essential)
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Good analytical and problem solving ability.
* Competent user of Microsoft applications.
* Confident communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
This is a permanent opportunity offering a salary of up to £32,000 per annum, working onsite Monday to Friday.
Benefits
* 5% employer pension contribution
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Health Employee Assistance Programme
* Free on-site parking.
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