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Engineering Purchaser

Bolt-On Recruitment
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Walsall, West Midlands WS11XR, England

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
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Benefits:
  • 30 Days holiday including bank holidays
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Nest pension plan
  • Great company culture

Company Profile:
A world leading manufacturing and development company who supply specialist equipment to the MOD, Military and Defence sectors are currently expanding their team.


Job Profile:
An innovative organisation is currently seeking a versatile Technical Buyer with expertise in technical procurement and project-based mechanical engineering environments. Candidates must be UK nationals and will undergo security vetting upon employment.


Duties:
  • Utilise technical procurement skills to support company projects and financial objectives
  • Balance quality, delivery, and cost in technical procurement
  • Work with ERP or MRP systems and manage master lists of parts
  • Select and develop suppliers
  • Maintain stock levels and manage the goods inwards process
  • Source and select suppliers, place and progress orders
  • Calculate reorder points, economic order quantities, and minimum stock levels

Skills & Attributes:
  • Extensive experience in technical procurement within a project-based role
  • Proficiency in ERP or MRP systems
  • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering processes
  • Ability to work independently
  • Experience in supplier selection and development
  • Knowledge of stock control and inventory management
  • Preferably 5+ years in an engineering manufacturing environment
  • Relevant qualification in purchasing/procurement, minimum ONC/D level

Hours of Work:
  • 39.5 hours per week
  • Monday to Thursday: 7:30 16:00
  • Friday: 7:30 13:00

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