Buyer

Buyer

£30k

Excellent company

My client is a well established engineering company, they are looking to recruit an experienced buyer to join their team.

The role will include meeting the needs of customers, ensuring that each product or service is delivered cost-effectively, speedily and to the highest quality.

Duties will include

* Research new markets, products, and manufacturing processes.

* Negotiate with suppliers to agree prices, quantities, and delivery schedules.

* Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications.

* Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.

* Work with Purchasing and Production teams to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any supply issues which may impact on business operations.

* Prepare and raise purchase orders through the company MRP system.

* Prepare reports and updates as and when required.

* Receive advance purchasing information from technical department and other authorised persons.

* Monitor levels of stock Items and identify items to be procured.

* Respond to priority requirements.

* Use detail drawings and parts lists to establish specification.

* Issue purchase orders which contain all the relative information to ensure purchased goods meet the specification.

* Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.

* Maintain good records of all purchasing activity.

To apply for this role, you must be an experienced buyer