Senior BuyerThe Company:If you are an experienced and confident Buyer who is used to working independently within a busy engineering or manufacturing environment: then look no further! This Exeter manufacturer form part of a large, international business supplying products to the automotive industry. The Senior Buyer will report directly to the global purchasing manager, in a varied and interesting role.Job Responsibilities:
* To achieve timely delivery and supply of production materials to the manufacturing team, whilst maintaining targeted inventory turn performance.
* Main point of contact and relationship manager for a key supplier.
* Negotiating cost and lead times with suppliers, communicating material demand to suppliers, effectively managing demand fluctuations.
* Negotiating cost and lead times with suppliers and expediting materials
* Overall ownership of a key supplier relationships.
* Maintain key MRP system data
* Preferred Skills:
1. You will be a seasoned Buyer within an engineering or manufacturing environment
2. Confident user of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word and ideally adept in MRP
3. CIPS Level 4 or above preferred (not essential)
4. Good communication skills to both internal & external customers/...