We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Buyer to join a leading international Manufacturing Engineering client based in Halifax on a permanent basis, This position has been created due to an increased work load and the client is looking to grow its current team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within a Purchasing role within an engineering / manufacturing environment with experience in taking ownership of their of Category of products. You will need to ensure that all purchase orders are placed to ensure materials arrive in a timely manner to meet demand. This role offers plenty of opportunities for career progression and training and would suit a driven individual looking for the next move in their career. Experience with Castings/ Forgings/ Machined Parts is highly advantageous Interested candidates will have solid experience using ERP systems- SAP Experience is highly advantageous. Hours - Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid working available 2days at home Role Create and implement category sourcing strategies utilising Category Management process Manage all commercial aspects of sourcing - spend analysis, tendering and business award Source and evaluate new products to promote cost savings and efficiencies Negotiate, implement and maintain supplier framework agreements Undertake Supplier performance reviews as deemed necessary in order to maintain Supplier performance levels for Quality, Cost, Delivery Responsible for driving and implementing Supplier Development programmes for category preferred Suppliers Drive cost reduction, VAVE activity and report all cost saving activity against agreed targets Supply Chain lead and support to cross divisional projects and initiatives Responsible for the timely conversion of requisitions to purchase orders through to purchase order placement Obtain written confirmation of agreed delivery dates by means of securing formal purchase order acknowledgements Responsibility to ensure that both Materials & Services are delivered to site in line with the delivery dates agreed with supplier Timely updating of the SAP system, identifying agreed delivery dates from all materials and to take proactive steps to mitigate and recovery any potential impacts to planned production requirements Management of any potential delivery shortages so that effective countermeasures can be jointly agreed and implemented in a timely manner Skills & Attributes Demonstrable experience within a purchasing role within an engineering/ manufacturing environment. Ability to prioritise workload and manage work pressure. Experience purchasing Castings/ Forgings / Machined Parts is highly advantageous Strong working knowledge of SAP - advantageous Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook literate. Excellent communication skills. This vacancy is being advertised by Complete Talent Services Ltd who are acting as an Employment Agency