THE ROLE
We are Primetals Technologies UK Ltd, a world leader in metallurgical plant solutions, and we are looking to appoint a Technical Buyer/Estimator to join our Scunthorpe office.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the procurement of parts and services for jobs that are manufactured within the Scunthorpe Workshop.
You will work closely with the Sales Engineer and Operations Manager and be involved in obtaining and negotiating prices of both materials and services, generating and expediting purchase orders, making sure that procurement from suppliers takes place within the allocated price and time. You will also assist with the creation of estimates for customer enquiries.
MAIN Tasks and RESPONSIBILITIES
These will include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Generate purchase orders from drawings and bills of materials to the required standards and in line with company policies and make sure suppliers receive, understand, and accept these.
2. Liaise with suppliers to ensure manufacturing, quality, delivery, and price are in line with the requirements of the enquiry or customer project/order deadlines.
3. Maintain and support healthy supplier relationships through personal contact.
4. Support product development strategies to maximise standardisation of product and ensure high volume/value engineering manufacture is achieved.
5. Prepare costings for incoming enquiries.
6. Report and discuss on a regular basis with the Sales Engineer and Operations Manager about the progress, problems, and proposed resolutions with a view to facilitating a successful customer project/order or proposal.
required skills, experience & competencies
7. It is essential that the right candidate be able to read technical (Mechanical) drawings and understand/create Bill of Materials (BOMs).
8. Prior experience in Technical Buying/Procurement.
9. Commercial awareness.
10. Understand heavy fabrications and the materials and processes involved.
11. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and prioritising multiple tasks.
12. Strong spoken and written communication skills to build good working relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
13. Computer literate (SAP, MS Office).
14. Awareness of differing international cultures (desirable).
15. Flexibility to travel occasionally to supplier and other sites.
REQUIRED BEHAVIOURS
16. Driven to deliver results and meet customer expectations.
17. Willingness to adapt and respond quickly to change.
18. Ability to apply knowledge and expertise, particularly when reading Engineering drawings.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
19. We expect the candidate to travel approximately once per month to visit customers and to visit other Primetals Technologies locations.
20. The position is based in the Scunthorpe office
21. Full UK Driving Licence is essential