Engineering Buyer

Long contract- 12 months (with potential for further extension)

Immediate start available

Hours - 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday with flexi time around start/finish, half-day finish on a Friday

Paid O/T at a premium rate above standard hours

Innovative manufacturer is looking for a talented contract Buyer to support key projects.

It will be a varied Purchasing role with responsibility for direct purchasing within manufacture supporting the team to procure day to day items across a mechanical/electromechanical commodity range for production, from mechanical components / assemblies including machined and fabricated items through to cables and indirect items.

Key accountabilities for contract Buyer will include:
Supporting the Lead Buyer to purchasing shop floor items

Placing purchase orders for a defined range of suppliers, using the SAP / MRP / ERP system

Ensure lowest overall cost of acquisition.

Ensure suppliers deliver product to agreed delivery dates. Expedite urgent requests as necessary.

Monitor supplier performance

To succeed in this interesting Buyer's role, you will need:

• Previous purchasing / procurement experience in a production / manufacturing environment with broad based direct purchasing experience, ideally covering mechanical or electro-mechanical or electrical commodities or indirect.
• A working knowledge of SAP / MRP / ERP systems and negotiation skills required (SAP ideal)
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills pivot tables, formulas etc

Likely to suit individuals with a background as (but not limited to) Buyer, Purchasing coordinator, Supply Chain coordinator, Engineering Buyer, Purchasing Assistant or similar

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