Contract Engineering Buyer
Long contract- 12 months (with potential for further extension)
Immediate start available
Hours - 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday with flexi time around start/finish, half-day finish on a Friday
Paid O/T at a premium rate above standard hours
Innovative manufacturer is looking for a talented contract Buyer to support key projects.
It will be a varied Purchasing role with responsibility for direct purchasing within manufacture supporting the team to procure day to day items across a mechanical/electromechanical commodity range for production, from mechanical components / assemblies including machined and fabricated items through to cables and indirect items.
Key Accountabilities
- Supporting the Lead Buyer to purchasing shop floor items
- Placing purchase orders for a defined range of suppliers, using the SAP / MRP / ERP system
- Ensure lowest overall cost of acquisition.
- Ensure suppliers deliver product to agreed delivery dates. Expedite urgent requests as necessary.
- Monitor supplier performance
To succeed in this interesting Buyer's role, you will need:
- Previous purchasing / procurement experience in a production / manufacturing environment with broad based direct purchasing experience, ideally covering mechanical or electro-mechanical or electrical commodities or indirect.
- A working knowledge of SAP / MRP / ERP systems and negotiation skills required (SAP ideal)
- Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills - pivot tables, formulas etc
Likely to suit individuals with a background as (but not limited to) Buyer, Purchasing coordinator, Supply Chain coordinator, Engineering Buyer, Purchasing Assistant or similar
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