Buyer
Wolverhampton
Manufacturing/Engineering
12 Month Fixed Term
The role - Buyer
We are currently looking for a Planner Buyer to join our clients site in Wolverhampton. Our client works on components for the Aerospace industry, often complex and bespoke mechanical products.
We are ideally looking for a candidate with a similar background within manufacturing or engineering environments.
As a buyer, you will build new and existing relationships with suppliers. You will coordinate and place purchase orders, working with the strategic sourcing team and supply chain.
Duties – Buyer
* Ensure on-time delivery for the relevant portfolio of suppliers
* Manage and place purchase orders in line with MRP requirements
* Expedite parts in line with business requirements
* Support Quality in root cause analysis and corrective actions and Returns
* Communicate and report updates to peers and other functions
* Support improvement activities through the lean philosophy
* Building relationships with suppliers through regular communication.
Background - Buyer
1. Excellent communication skills
2. An awareness of aerospace manufacturing
3. Good working knowledge of an MRP system preferably SAP.
4. Wor...