Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Position: Contract Buyer
Location: Oxfordshire

Job Title:

CONTRACT BUYER

CONTRACT BUYER

3 months, Immediate start available

Innovative manufacturer is looking for a contract Production Buyer to support some of their key projects.

As contract Buyer, it will be a varied Purchasing role with responsibility for direct purchasing within manufacture supporting the Senior Buyer to procure day-to-day items across a mechanical / electro-mechanical commodity range for production, from mechanical components/assemblies including metalwork to cables, electronics, and consumables.

Key accountabilities for contract Buyer will include:

Supporting the  purchasing of shop floor items
Placing purchase orders for a defined range of suppliers, using the SAP / MRP / ERP system
Ensure suppliers deliver product to agreed delivery dates.
Cost reductions
Monitor supplier performance
To succeed in this interesting Buyer's role, you will need:

Previous purchasing/procurement experience in a production/manufacturing environment

Broad-based direct purchasing experience, ideally covering mechanical, electro-mechanical or electrical commodities.

A working knowledge of SAP / MRP / ERP systems and negotiation skills are required.  

Hours of work
- Hours – 37.5 hours Monday – Friday,

The role will be working on an Inside IR35 basis, and the option to work either direct PAYE or via an Umbrella company is available

Please contact Alison Kemp for further details or apply via the link