Job Description
Engineering Purchaser
Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: Monday-Friday, Days
Salary: £33,000-£35,000
Benefits:
* 31 Days Holiday
* Discounted Company Shares Scheme
* 5% Matched Private Pension & Life Assurance
* BUPA Private Healthcare
* Staff Discounts, Subsidised Canteen, Car & Bike Schemes, Team/Family Events
* Engineering Skills Matrix
* Training & Development Plans for all Engineers
Our client is a leading food manufacturing company, part of a larger organisation. Due to growth, they are seeking an Engineering Purchaser for their busy maintenance spares/parts area.
Role & Responsibilities
* Ensure spare parts for maintenance and servicing are in stock & payments are made
* Purchase engineering equipment & parts to specified standards, on time, in full, at the best cost
* Identify areas for cost and waste reduction
* Manage stores administration, financial reporting & admin
* Process PO's accurately and promptly for the finance team
* Develop strong relationships with suppliers
* Conduct stock takes of engineering stores
* Collaborate with the engineering stores manager to improve stock flow & control
* Control spares costs and report on higher costs or discontinued items
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Previous experience as an engineering purchaser
* Ideally experience in food manufacturing
* Strong financial & purchasing skills
* Experience in engineering maintenance advantageous
* Proficient in IT, especially Microsoft Excel
* Proactive approach with problem-solving skills
* Experience working with finance teams on costings and PO raising
* Methodical, good communication skills
* Quick learner of new IT systems
* Attention to detail
* Experience conducting engineering parts stock takes preferred
To apply, please email your CV to chrisg@hunterselection.co.uk. For inquiries, contact Chris Gumm at 01908 010 438.
If interested, click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy specializing in Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology, and Service & Sales roles across the UK. We respond only to suitable applicants. We adhere to the Equality Act 2010. We act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary/contract roles.
Job Tenure: Permanent
Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum + Benefits
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
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