Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Buyer Manufacturing Buyer Procurement Buyer

Acorn by Synergie is working with a market-leading manufacturer seeking a Buyer to join their expanding team in Merthyr Tydfil
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The role will be fully site based, working for a rewarding and reliable employer.

• Salary up to 40,000, depending on experience.

• Monday to Friday.

• 40 hours per week.

• Support the Senior Buyer, performing routine day-to-day activities associated with products and services, including administering and expediting purchase orders.

• Manage MRP requirements to satisfy production schedules and implement appropriate recovery plans, including shortage reporting and resolution.

• Receive Bills of Materials and carry out system checks on materials and services to be supplied to projects and shipping requirements.

• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best price and lead times, resolving any supply chain issues.

• Liaise with customers and suppliers to respond to routine queries regarding contract and supply chain issues.

• Provide input to project meetings to answer questions concerning contract and supply chain matters.

• Monitor and measure process performance, producing regular and accurate management information and reports as required.

• Manufacturing procurement experience, including reading technical drawings, with an engineering background preferred.

• Ability to build supplier relationships and engage with suppliers.

• Effective communicator with a good understanding of techniques that drive quality and cost improvement.

• Experience with supplier KPIs and performance management.

• Ability to draft standard letters and responses.