Our client, a long-established engineering manufacturer, is looking for a Buyer / Expeditor to join their busy Supply Chain Team. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you’ll be responsible for purchasing materials and parts, and ensuring on-time delivery to meet production schedules.
Key Responsibilities
* Place purchase orders for materials and spare parts
* Build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure best pricing, quality, and OTD
* Expedite orders to minimise disruption to production and spares teams
* Manage stock levels, obsolete stock, and maintain min/max levels
* Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives in the Supply Chain Team
* Support the implementation and transition to a new ERP system
* Communicate supply issues promptly to colleagues
What We’re Looking For
* Experience in Buying or Supply Chain within manufacturing or engineering
* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
* ERP experience - involvement in an implementation is a big plus
* Proactive, energetic, and motivated approach
* Excellent relationship building skills with colleagues and suppliers
* Strong Excel skills
Benefits
* Salary up to £41,000 + Profit Share Bonus (tax benefits)
* Company share purchase scheme
* 39 hours per week (core hours 9am – 1pm)
* Pension – employer matches up to 5%
* 32 days holiday
* On-site role
This is a great opportunity to join an award-winning company - Interested? Please send your CV today