We require an experienced Buyer to work closely with our engineers to source and procure external and internally manufactured components and parts. To deliver on quality, and cost whilst keeping in line with approved requests, business plans and predicted stock levels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Place purchase orders for drawn & non-drawn components in line with requirements generated both via the internal MRP system and manual requirements generated via supervisors.
- Negotiate terms and conditions, in line with the company business operating procedures ensuring the best total acquisition costs.
- Continuous monitoring of suppliers to ensure cost, quality and delivery adherence.
- Using company’s vendor rating system as a tool for measuring delivery and quality.
- Ensure adherence to all relevant ISO9001 procedures.
- To play an active role in achieving departmental objectives such as cost reduction targets year on year, supplier reduction and improved stock management.
- Extensive experience within a batch prototype or production environment.
- Understanding of both manufacturing and manufacturing techniques.
- A good working knowledge of prototype & small batch manufacturing procedures.
You
- Extensive experience within a batch prototype or production environment.
- Understanding of both manufacturing and manufacturing techniques.
- A good working knowledge of prototype & small batch manufacturing procedures.
- Understanding of IFS business system an advantage.
- Ability to understand basic engineering processes, read & interpret engineering drawings.
- CIPS qualified (or currently studying)
What can we offer you?
- An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
- 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
- Training opportunities for continuing professional development
- Onsite subsidised staff restaurant
- Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
- Cyclescheme
- Exercise classes
- Paid time off for volunteering
- Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
- Social events throughout the year
- Exclusive company discounts
- Life assurance
Excellent package and opportunity. Call Rachel Adams NOW on 07810 000924 or apply online with CV Library