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Role: Buyer
Location: Hatfield
Hours: 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday - 38 hours a week, early finish on Fridays
Salary: £17.71 an hour
OA are currently looking to recruit for an experienced Buyer for one of our clients based in Hatfield, on a Temporary basis for 1 - 2 month period.
Duties of a Buyer:
- Lead sourcing projects and manage supplier relationships to drive cost-effective procurement, ensure on-time delivery, and support sustainability goals aligned with the company’s net-zero pathway.
- Create and approve purchase orders, interpret MRP suggestions, and expedite orders to meet production needs and sales forecasts.
- Drive process improvements, maintain accurate supply chain data, and contribute to the development and maintenance of the risk register.
- Support the introduction of new products and materials, managing the PPAP and ECO processes for effective part creation and phase-out.
- Assist in reporting supplier performance metrics and KPIs, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives and company-wide strategies
What we would like from you:
- Previous experience within Buying / Purchasing role
- Experience using MRP / ERP system
- Worked within manufacturing / logistics environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage and build relationships
If you are interested in this position, please apply online with your CV.
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Established in 1995, Osborne Appointments is an independently owned recruitment agency specialising in the supply of temporary, contract and permanent placements. OA are committed to placing the right candidate in the right job every time and pride ourselves in outstanding levels of Candidate Satisfaction
Thank you for your interest in this position. It is with regret that we are unable to respond personally to each individual application due to the high volume of CVs we receive on a daily basis. However, your application will be reviewed by one of our qualified consultants within the next 48 hours. If you do not hear from us within this time period, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion
