Materials Buyer

E3 Recruitment

Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 6 days

Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF13, England

£35,000 per annum

Full Time

Life Insurance

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Sonic Summary

A Materials Buyer is needed for a leading engineering and manufacturing firm based in Wakefield, with a salary range of £33,000 to £35,000 per annum.
The ideal candidate should have experience as a Materials Buyer or in a similar role within manufacturing environments.
Key responsibilities include sourcing suppliers, evaluating them, conducting audits, and collaborating with internal departments.
Preferred qualifications include CIPS certification and familiarity with MRP/SAP systems.
The position offers 23 days of annual leave, increasing to 25 days with service, along with additional benefits such as life assurance and pension contributions.

Materials Buyer required for an industry leading engineering and manufacturing business, established over 50 years ago, renowned for quality deliverables for a vast range of industries including Healthcare, Education, Commercial and Industrial, Residential, Sports and Leisure, Defence and Nuclear.

The successful Materials Buyer will be easily able to commute to Wakefield from surrounding towns & cities, including Dewsbury, Halifax, Huddersfield, Castleford and Pontefract.

Key Responsibilities of the Material Buyer will include:

Identify and source suppliers for required materials, components and equipment
Report internally on current industry trends, pricing and new suppliers from market research
Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, availability and reliability
Conduct supplier audits and performance improvement initiatives
Maintain an accurate and accessible database of suppliers to provide monthly report activities and current contracts
Participate in monthly spot checks
Collaborate with internal departments to understand material requirements and timely deliveries

For the Materials Buyer, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who possess:

Experience as a Materials Buyer or similar within a manufacturing environments
CIPS qualifications preferred but not essential
Experience with MRP/ SAP

Salary & Benefits;

£33,000 - £35,000 per annum
23 Days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 25 days with service
Life assurance scheme after 12-months service
4% Employer pension contribution after 3-months

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