NRL’s manufacturing client is looking to recruit a BUYER on a permanent staff basis. The client offers a 4 day working week!
About the role:
To be responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, components, and services necessary for our manufacturing operations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to optimise supply chain operations, drive cost savings, and maintain the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
To ensure the MRP output reports are quickly and accurately translated to supplier, taking cognizance of leadtime and inventory targets.
To ensure supplier on-time delivery through effective expediting.
To ensure that material shortage risks are identified, assessed and communicated within the business.
To ensure accuracy of the ERP database for all parts under their control, including leadtimes, minimum order quantities, cost data and all planning parameters.
To monitor goods received to ensure that suppliers are not shipping product ahead of schedule.
To co-ordinate ECO activity with the supply base and in doing so, minimise obsolescence and cost.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
To be responsible for inventory management, working towards specific inventory targets and identifying opportunities for inventory reduc...