Buyer - 6 month FTC / Temp to Perm
Ashton Under Lyne, £35,000 - £37,000
Excellent Benefits and Hybrid Working
Calling all Buyers with a manufacturing / engineering background! Are you currently available to undertake a six month contract for a fantastic manufacturing business near Ashton Under Lyne?
You would be working as part of a supportive, close-knit Purchasing team, and there is real potential for the role to be made permanent after the initial contract term.
What will the role involve?
1. Sourcing and purchasing a wide range of parts and products
2. Negotiating pricing and commercial terms with suppliers
3. Raising POs and scheduling / expediting deliveries
4. Identifying opportunities for supplier consolidation and/or SKU rationalisation
5. Working to deliver cost savings to the business
6. Supporting the company's inventory reduction initiative
What's in it for you?
7. Fantastic office environment and a supportive team
8. Flexible working - early finish on a Friday and option for home working (1-2 days per week)
9. Excellent company benefits including 25 days' holidays and pension
10. Strong potential for a permanent position following the initial 6 month term
Ideal Skills and Experience
11. Previous purchasing experience as a Buyer in a manufacturing or engineering environment
12. Experience buying parts from engineering drawings / technical specifications
13. Confident negotiation and expediting skills
14. High attention to detail with good ERP skills
15. Passion to develop your procurement skills and progress your career!