CNC Recruitment is seeking skilled Buyers to join a reputable client in the Bridgwater area. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced operators who take pride in their precision and independence, with potential to secure a long-term or permanent position.
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Pay Rate: DOE
Contract: Full time Permanent
Hours of Work – Monday -Thursday 7am – 4pm Friday 7am – 1:30pm
Key Duties:
* Assess procurement needs and develop a clear strategy for purchasing goods and services. Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their offerings in terms of quality, price, and reliability.
* Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain the best terms of purchase, including discounts, shipping, and payment terms.
* Maintain a robust relationship with suppliers and manage vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and performance metrics.
* Explore alternative sources to reduce supply chain risk.
* Maintain supplier approvals via desktop audits or site visits.
* Escalate and resolve supplier delivery or quality issues quickly. Support incoming goods inspection and resolve quality issues with suppliers.
* Work with production, planning, quality, and finance teams to align supply with operational needs.
* Monitor inventory levels and place orders to replenish stocks as needed, while avoiding excess or insufficient inventory.
* Ensure adherence to legal, environmental, import/export and regulatory requirements in the purchasing process.
* Review and process purchase requisitions, converting them into purchase orders.
* Track orders and confirm system lead times, delivery dates, and costs.
* Maintain comprehensive records of all purchasing activities, including procurement requests, purchase orders, and spending analyses.
* Produce and report KPIs to the management team where required.
* Stay updated with industry trends/new product development (NPD) and purchasing practices through continuous professional development and networking.
* Implement, support, and monitor all the company’s procedures and policies within the department.
* Develop solutions to current issues within the department and plan further improvements for the long-term business plan.
Requirements:
* Driving license.
* Methodical problem solver and creative thinker.
* To be a solution provider.
* Ability to recognise a failure in the system or process and suggest or create a solution.
* Experience of dealing with behaviors in the workplace.
* Ability to work and beat set targets.
* Extremely good time management skills.
* Ability to delegate and manage tasks.
* Computer literate with MRP/ERP experience.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines.
* Knowledge of industry best practices.
* Have buying experience in the engineering sector