Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 40,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Wimborne Dorset
- Date: 1 hour ago
Description:
Global engineering business require a Buyer. Applicants need procurement experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment, have previous exposure to technical drawings, MRP/ERP literacy and a positive, pro-active outlook.
The Buyer will join a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers reporting to a Procurement Manager. The Buyer will undertake procurement activity in-line with MRP requirements and broader strategic business objectives. The focus of the procurement will predominately be on direct materials, components and subcontract services associated with mechanical manufacturing processes.
Specific duties of the Buyer include:
Purchasing in-line with MRP and driving suppliers against OTD/OTIF metrics
Scheduling and Re-scheduling of MRP orders
Supplier relationship management activities - review meetings, visits etc.
Analysis of procurement department data to drive activities and shape broader procurement strategies
Support cost saving, supplier rationalisation and inventory reduction objectives
Participate in process and CI initiatives within the procurement function
Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:
Purchasing, Procurement, or Buyer experience
Analytical and negotiation skills
Ability to read engineering drawings
MRP / ERP literacy
Previous experience working in a manufacturing or engineering business