Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Buyer - Manufacturing

Gloucester

Up to £40,000 + Bonus + Benefits

A manufacturing business supplying advanced products into sectors including aerospace, defence, automotive and medical is looking for a Buyer to join its procurement team.

Production depends on the right materials arriving on time, at the right price. This role sits right in the middle of that.

You will be responsible for purchasing materials used in production, managing supplier relationships and making sure manufacturing has what it needs to keep moving.

The environment is busy. Priorities shift. Problems need solving quickly. It suits someone practical who enjoys the commercial side of manufacturing and likes taking ownership.

What You Will Do:

Source and purchase materials, components and services for production

Raise and manage purchase orders through the MRP system

Monitor supplier deliveries and expedite where required

Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers

Build strong working relationships with key suppliers

Work with estimating to obtain competitive quotes for materials and subcontract work

Support supplier performance monitoring and quality audits

Resolve invoice queries with suppliers and finance

Track purchasing activity and order status through the MRP system

Support procurement input into new product introduction projects

What You Will Bring:

3-5 years experience in a Buyer or Purchasing role

Experience with in a manufacturing environment

Confident negotiating with suppliers and managing relationships

Experience using MRP or ERP systems

Strong organisation and attention to detail

Ability to prioritise work in a busy production environment

Benefits:

Company bonus up to £2,500

Private healthcare

Flexible working hours

Early finish on Fridays

Location:

Gloucester

Interested?

If you are a Buyer or Purchasing professional from a manufacturing environment looking for a role where you can take ownership of supplier relationships and purchasing activity, apply now.

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