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* Proven materials management and purchasing experience in Manufacturing.
* SAP experience.
About Our Client
Leading provider of mission-critical flow control and compression equipment and associated aftermarket parts, consumables, and services, which it sells across multiple attractive end-markets within the industrial, energy and medical industries.
Job Description
* Responsible for all purchasing functions related to the procurement of goods and/or raw materials as assigned, including order placement and follow up. Negotiate lead times with vendors. Resolves daily supplier issues.
* Expedite orders to ensure no delays to Aftermarket on hand requirements and stocking strategy.
* Maintains SAP system data with up to date and accurate purchasing data for materials that are assigned via MRP.
* Reviews material quantities and dates required determining accurate start and completion dates and communicates any issues to management.
* Supports and participates in business improvements including Lean and 5S activities as required.
* Plan and place material purchase orders to ensure that material flow to the Aftermarket is in line with the customer demand/company plan (MPS/MRP), with the use of schedules, consignment stock, kanban, and other order systems as required.
* Investigation and approval of Supplier Invoice Issues.
* Actively manage Supplier Delivery performance through the use of KPI's and routine performance reviews with critical suppliers.
* Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required within the scope of the role.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Material Buyer should have:
* Proven materials management and purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
* SAP experience
* Experience of scheduling, MRP, MPS and consignment stocking
* Demonstrative proactive approach and initiative in problem solving.
* Ability to communicate and interface diplomatically and effectively with all levels of the organisation, external suppliers etc.
* Able to work on own initiative and as member of small team.
What's on Offer
* A competitive salary between £40,000-£45,000 DOE.
* 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (Option to purchase 5 days after probation period)
* Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan Cover
* Death in Service Benefit of 4 x salary
* Cycle scheme (After probation period)
* Electric Car Scheme (After 12 months)
* 10% of salary in shares after 1 year of employment
* Costco Gold Company member, allowing employees to join.
* Employee Assistance Program
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies
If you are an experienced Material Buyer with a passion for procurement and supply chain management, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today to join our team in Redditch!
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