I am recruiting for a confident and enthusiastic Buyer that has experience within a purchasing environment ideally within the Engineering industry.
The Ideal candidate for the Buyer role will be looking to grow and development within our well-established clients business. The successful Buyer will strive to make a significant contribution towards the business achieving its immediate and long-term goals. The key function of the Buyer is to ensure continuity of the inward supply of goods and services, when required, at the best prices possible.
Responsibilities:
1. Maintain an awareness of all materials in stock.
2. Maintain an awareness of incoming materials and manufacturing requirements.
3. Minimise stock holding, unless advantageous to our client.
4. Place orders as required.
5. Ensure that materials are as specified and meet the thresholds required.
6. Ensure that materials are received on time in full.
7. Provide timely feedback on any issues that will disrupt supply.
8. Maintain contingency plans for the supply of key products and services in the event of the preferred supplier failing to supply.
9. Ensure that price files, and all other files are updated each month or more often.
10. Maintain an awareness in marketplace trends of key materials.
11. Ensure that the prices paid by our client for products and services are inline or below market prices....