GMP Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client in Pershore who a hugely successful, within the automation industry. Due to continual growth and expansion, they are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join their team on a Temp to temp-to-perm basis.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate previous experience in an Engineering company/environment with the ability to read engineer drawings to confidently handle orders and parts.

As a Buyer, you will assist the Procurement Manager in the management of the company's Supplier Base, building long-term relationships with high-quality suppliers, ensuring they comply with the Company’s approval standards and the procurement function is operating efficiently and effectively.

Buyer main duties:

DIMENSIONS

Raise and maintain purchase orders for direct and indirect materials to support production requirements

Provide forecasts and schedules to suppliers where appropriate to maintain ongoing supply in line with customer demands

Actively manage and report supplier on time delivery performance – fully utilising typical orderbook management protocols to ensure material availability

Actively manage an open orderbook to control expenditure in line with customer demand and to support business cashflow

Liaise with Logistics and Accounts teams to manage Goods-In discrepancies to an effective conclusion

Monitor material receipts in line with schedules to help minimise Goods-In transactions error

Expedite material shortages as required to meet urgent business needs

Manage inventory levels, seeking opportunities to reduce inventory wherever practical

Negotiate pricing and contractual terms with suppliers for new and existing materials and services to drive cost reduction opportunities

Seek opportunities to install Kanban / direct line feed by commodity

Identify and select new suppliers for materials as and when required

Manage positive supplier partnership-based relationships

Focussing on “best practice”, strive for and drive measurable process improvement opportunities

Buyer desired skills and experience:

· Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in the same role and in a similar environment

· Aptitude for figures and experience with managing a budget

· Experience of developing and implementing Purchasing processes and procedures which drive improvements in material availability and inventory levels

· Experience of working with an ERP system

GMP Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as a Recruitment Business.

Job Types

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Pershore: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person