Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Buyer (Temporary Contract)

Location:
Nottingham

Length of

Contract:

3 to 6 months - Possibly extendable or perm role avail

Salary: £30,000 per annum (£15.39 per hour)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)

Start Date:

ASAP

We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join a busy engineering and manufacturing environment on a temporary basis. This role will support the Supply Chain function by ensuring materials, components and services are purchased efficiently, cost-effectively and delivered on time to meet business demands.

Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Projects, Quality and Finance teams, you will play a key role in supplier management, purchasing administration, stock control and material availability.

Key Responsibilities of this Buyer role:

• Create, manage and expedite purchase orders through the ERP/MRP system.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure continuity of supply.
• Analyse purchasing data, supplier performance and spending trends.
• Work with Operations and Project teams to source materials and estimate project costs.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct supplier performance reviews.
• Resolve suppl...