Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our client based in Leicester
They are a long established manufacturing business that are looking for someone to join their team due to an upcoming retirement
The job:
1. You will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, components an sub contracted services that are essential to ongoing manufacturing projects.
2. You will ensure that all procurement activity meets company quality, cost and delivery expectations while supporting production schedules and operational targets
3. Working hours Monday to Thursday 7.30am-4.30pm and Friday 7.30am-12.30pm
4. Salary is £30-33k dependant on your experience
Key responsibilities:
5. Raise purchase orders, track shipments and resolve any supply chain issues
6. Work closely with production and project teams to forecast material needs and ensure timely availability
7. Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation for improved supplier performance
8. Support cost saving initiative opportunities for improved supplier performance
9. Ensure material received meets required specifications and quality standards
10. Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the procurement and production functions
Person requirement:
11. You must have previous experience in a purchasing or buyer or procurement role within manufacturing, sheet metal or engineering
12. Experience in using an MRP system - if used Javelin - that would be a big bonus although training will be provided
13. Be able to demonstrate strong negotiation and supplier management skills
14. Ability to read and understand technical information, specifications or drawings
15. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and record keeping
16. Effective communicator and able to work across multiple departments
17. Proactive approach to problem solving and supporting operational needs
18. Strong commitment to quality and adherence to company standards
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