Purchaser

Purchaser required to join a leading provider of subcontract machining and fabrication services, delivering high-quality, precision-engineered solutions to a wide range of industries. They are seeking a diligent and proactive Purchaser to join our team and manage the procurement of materials, components, and services essential to our operations.

• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements. Continuously seek new suppliers to improve quality and reduce costs.
• Procurement Planning: Work closely with the production and engineering teams to understand material requirements and create procurement plans that align with production schedules and inventory levels.
• Order Placement: Issue purchase orders for materials, components, and services based on production needs. Monitor order progress and ensure timely delivery.
• Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve the best value for the company. Ensure contracts and agreements comply with company policies and legal requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all purchased materials and components meet the required quality standards. Coordinate with quality control teams to address any issues with suppliers.
• Cost Control: Track and analyze purchasing expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities. Implement strategies to reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Problem Solving: Address any supply chain disruptions, delays, or quality issues with suppliers. Work with cross-functional teams to resolve procurement-related challenges.
• Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.

• Proven experience as a Purchaser, Buyer, or in a similar procurement role within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and negotiation techniques.
• Knowledge of machining and fabrication processes is highly desirable.
• Proficient in using procurement software and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards

• Full time - Permanent position
• Salary £28,000 - £31,000 (DOE)
• Monday to Friday
• Competitive holiday allowance
• Pension

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.