Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Position Summary

To ensure the timely, correct and cost efficient provision of materials for manufacturing, re-sale and non-production items. Ensuring that OnTime Delivery to Customers is maintained.

• GCSE English & Maths required. Relevant Degree / CIPS desirable.

• 3 years of experience in material planning and purchasing.

• Working knowledge of Purchasing techniques and proven track record of cost savings and process improvement.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills.
• Use of MS Office Applications.
• Strong communication skills.

• Procurement of components and finished goods in a timely, cost effective and correct manner.
• Procurement of ‘non-production’ materials, equipment, machinery and consumables in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Sourcing new suppliers as desirable or necessary.
• Design, implementation and maintenance of Vendor Management Programme.
• Liaising with Production Manager to ensure efficient provision of materials and provide correct delivery times to customers and delivery information to Sales.
• Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant management information.
• Maintain purchasing databases/ERP parameters to ensure efficient material flow.
• Maintain a safe working environment which complies with all aspects of the company H&S policies.
• Fully support companies SC21 activities and objectives.
• Any other reasonable activity as requested by line manager.