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Buyer

Barclay Meade
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO19 1BQ

Salary

拢48,000 - 拢57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading manufacturing engineering business is seeking a Buyer to support direct procurement activities for manufacturing.
  • Candidates should have purchasing/procurement experience as a Junior Buyer, Buyer, or Senior Buyer, with a focus on direct commodity areas.
  • The role offers a competitive salary of 拢35,000 to 拢45,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • The Buyer will collaborate closely with the supply chain in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to ensure continuity of supply.
  • Applicants must possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Excel, with experience in managing supplier relationships and production schedules.

A leading manufacturing engineering business require a Buyer to support direct procurement activity for manufacturing. Applicants should be out-going, self-motivated professionals with a background in procurement as a Buyer.

The Buyer will join a large and supportive procurement team enjoying a period of growth. Procurement activity will focus on direct commodity areas for manufacturing. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, so the Buyer will collaborate closely with the supply chain to ensure continuity of supply to achieve production schedules.

Specific duties of the Buyer, will include:

  • Review, confirm availability and process purchase requisitions
  • Liaison with internal departments to drive through any QCD and planning requirements
  • End-to-end supplier order book management
  • Supplier Relationship Management and development activities around OTD/OTIF metrics/KPIs
  • Maintain procurement department data within MRP and MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Formulas)
  • Escalate and expedite material shortage issues
  • Identify and qualify new suppliers for Ad-hoc requirements
  • Drive productivity opportunities with supply base to deliver cost out goals

Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

  • Purchasing/procurement experience as a Junior Buyer, Buyer or Senior Buyer
  • Analytically minded with experience in the use of MS Excel spreadsheets (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Formulas) and/or an MRP system
  • Accustomed to producing reports and KPIs for stakeholders
  • Liaison with stakeholders - senior and operational
  • Enthusiastic, adaptable and motivated team players
  • Time management skills and he ability to manage competing demands
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

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