Buyer

Description:

Are you an experienced Buyer with a background in manufacturing? Do you enjoy building supplier relationships, negotiating costs, and ensuring materials are delivered on time?
 
Our client, a leading manufacturer of precision components for the aerospace and power generation industries, is looking for a Buyer to join their growing Purchasing team. With a strong order book, excellent long-term job security and genuine progression opportunities into Technical Buying, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business.
 
Buyer
Permanent
Competitive Salary (DOE)
Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:30, Friday 07:30 – 12:30
Alcester
 
Buyer
Job Description
• Manage the procurement of materials and services to support production requirements
• Raise purchase orders and monitor supplier performance
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial agreements
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure material availability
• Analyse purchasing trends and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Work closely with Production, Planning and Engineering teams
• Ensure supplier information, pricing and lead times are accurately maintained within the ERP system
 
Buyer
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
• Previous buying or purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Commercially aware with excellent attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems
• Proactive, organised and able to prioritise workload effectively

Buyer
Benefits
• 31 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), increasing with service
• Annual bonus scheme
• Company pension with 4% employer contribution
• Free onsite parking
• High street and gym membership discount schemes
• Early finish every Friday

If you feel you're a good fit for this position, please click 'Apply', email (url removed) or call (phone number removed)