Job Description
BuyerOperational Buyer required for an ongoing contract at an engineering manufacturing company in Clevedon.This is a hybrid role with 3 days working onsite and 2 days per week working from home.Pay rate is £16.50 per hour to £18.00 per hour (PAYE).Responsible for
* Ensuring continued supplier performance (on time delivery, cost and quality).
* Raising purchase orders
* Reacting to MRP system messages to expedite, defer or cancel open order lines.
* Issuing RFQs, drawing releases, analysing quotes and setting up new part replenishment profile.
* Resolve issues relating to accuracy of deliveries, quality rejects, invoice queries, overdue orders and production shortages.
* Identifying savings opportunities through benchmarking, value engineering & optimising replenishment methods.
* Working with Engineering to manage obsolete and replacement parts.
* Raising temporary permits (concessions) and engineering changes.
Requirements
* Minimum 3 years experience in Procurement / Purchasing
* Experience with sourcing side of New Product Introduction, Outsourcing and Continuous Improvement Projects
* CIPS level 4 or equivalent qualification or equivalent through experience
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