Buyer

Owen Daniels

Posted 4 days ago, valid for 25 days

Sunbury-On-Thames, Surrey TW16 6, England

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

Full Time

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Our client are a leading manufacturer providing specialist solutions to a variety of industries such as aerospace, power generation, rail and oil and gas industries. They are looking for an experienced BuyerBuyerSalary dependant on experiencePermanent PositionMonday – Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Friday 1:30pm finishCompetitive Salary, 25 days holiday +bank Holidays4x annual salary life assurance, 9% pensionSunbury on ThamesMain Duties/Responsibilities:Scope Of Role• Responsible for Purchasing from MRP system to assigned planner workbench, and follow action messages to keep material receipts aligned to business needs, including sub-contract orders• Develop personal savings plan to offset headwindsMain Duties/Responsibilities• Ensure parts and material are bought at the most competitive price, correct quality, lead-time and are delivered on-time for production• Managing and controlling company’s external suppliers within business cell structure• Develop relationships with current Suppliers and sub-contractors• Process all sub-contract operations, ensuring swift turnaround of parts in line with business needs• Ensure key relationships are built with internal and external stakeholders• Implement personal savings and on-cost tracker• Ensure the timely return of all defective material and ensure corrective actions are put in place to prevent reoccurrence• Assist with MRP system updates• Drive improvements in Supplier On-Time Delivery with key and non-key accounts• Continually improve Purchasing methods and drive down external spendProfessional Knowledge & Experience• Preferred Purchasing experience within an Aerospace / Defence / Manufacturing environment with some technical knowledge of manufacturing processes• Basic understanding of Engineering Drawings• Ability to negotiate with proven results to demonstrate effectiveness• Able to communicate and influence at all levels of the hierarchy through presentations, verbal and written especially directed at Supplier interaction• Ability to work on their own as much as part of a teamWorking hours:• Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.30pm• Friday 8am – 1.30pmBenefits• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays• 9% pension• 3x annual salary life assurance

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