Job Title: Buyer Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £35,000 £40,000
We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our clients purchasing team. This is a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials and services to support manufacturing requirements.
About the Company
Our client is a leading precision engineering business, specialising in high-quality components for demanding sectors such as oil & gas, power generation, defence, and renewables. They offer excellent opportunities for career development within a supportive environment.
Flexible working pattern: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am 3:30pm, and Friday, 7:30am 1:30pm (35 hours per week), with flexibility on start and finish times.
The Buyer Role
As the Buyer, you will work closely with suppliers, build strong relationships, and manage purchasing activities in line with business processes. The Buyer will also play a key part in mentoring an apprentice and supporting the companys growth plans.
Key Responsibilities Interpret contract review documents and construct product structures
Manage MRP demands, raise purchase orders for materials and sub-contract services
Source and obtain competitive quotations from suppliers
Maintain and update purchase order dates, communicating changes to stakeholders
Resolve technical queries and ensure compliance with contract requirements
Mentor an apprentice within the purchasing team
About You Experience within a sub-contract engineering environment is essential
Strong knowledge of MRP and ERP systems (IFS experience advantageous)
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
High attention to detail and ability to work independently
Were committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If youre excited about this Buyer role but dont meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply your unique perspective could be exactly what theyre looking for.
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