Buyer

Buyer required for a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader, with multiple worldwide locations employing 1000 + staff and is renowned for quality and innovative deliverables.

The successful Buyer will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse.

Key Responsibilities of the Buyer will include:

• Manage a portfolio of commodities and suppliers, ensuring value for money and optimising supplier performance.
• Develop and represent the supply chain department with a nominated project team.
• Provide input and forecasts on supply relating to specific projects
• Introduce strategies to effectively manage current and future supply chains
• Conduct supplier evaluations including business reviews, supplier visits, contract and SLA reviews.
• Support business continuous improvement activities
• Maintain SAP and other databases are accurate at all times

For the Buyer role, we are keen to receive CV's from candidates who possess:

• Experience as a Buyer or other related roles within a technical manufacturing environment
• SAP or Salesforce experience
• Ability to negotiate skilfully with internal and external groups
• Experience reading engineering drawings
• CIPS/MCIPS preferred but not essential

Salary & Benefits:

• 35,000 to 40,000 depending on experience
• Flexible working hours
• 37.5 hours per week
• 25 Days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Company pension contributions of up to 8%

To apply for the Buyer role, please click "Apply Now" and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.