Manufacturing Buyer Job in Christchurch Dovetail Recruitment are working with a very successful and well-established company in Christchurch who are recruiting for a Manufacturing Buyer to join their team. This Manufacturing Buyer role will support the internal team with their day-to-day purchasing requirements by sourcing materials, obtaining quotations, agreeing and placing purchase orders, and expediting timely deliveries. Prior experience working in a purchasing role within an engineering or construction company would be beneficial. Salary and Benefits: * A salary of £DOE per annum * Monday to Friday working hours 8.15 am - 5.00 pm * 25 days holiday + bank holidays * Onsite parking * Company pension Duties and Responsibilities: * Proactively, establishing purchasing needs for each project * Confirming specification requirements with relevant staff to ensure conformity. * Identifying suitable suppliers for various products and obtaining quotations * Establishing when and where materials are required for delivery to meet programmes and/or deadlines * Working with the Purchasing Manager to obtain quotations, negotiate best price and payment terms, and select best supplier * Carrying out supplier assessments for new suppliers, including credit check; QA accreditations; CE marking compliance; H&S policy; environmental; ethical trading. * Raising and placing of purchase orders ...