GMP Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client in Milton Keynes who are a hugely successful, national component distributor within the automation industry. They are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join their ever growing organisation.
To be considered for this role you must demonstrate purchasing experience with a manufacturing/ engineering company as well as a technical background, an understanding of manufacturing processes and be able to read engineer drawings.
It is preferred you are CIPS qualified.
As a Buyer, you will assist the Procurement Manager in the management of the companies Supplier Base, building long-term relationships with high quality suppliers, ensuring they comply with the Company’s approval standards and the procurement function is operating efficiently and effectively.
Buyer main duties:
* You will establish and maintain purchasing policies and procedures that align with the corporate strategies of the Company and ensure these are complied with
* Negotiate the best price, delivery and service for purchased requirements
* You will raise Purchase Orders ensuring the authority levels are adhered to
* Take responsibility for day-to-day management of contracts as specified by the Procurement Manager and initiate purchasing projects for cost reduction as required
* Accounts Payable / Cost allocation by Cost Centres of certain Suppliers/ expenditure and support Accounts Payable as required.
* Continuously strive to initiate improvements in the purchasing process and working practices
* Communicating with all departments ensuring issues are acted upon efficiently and concluded upon satisfactorily
Buyer desired skills and experience:
* Experience as a Buying/Procurement within an engineering discipline
* Technical background including the ability to read drawings
* Excellent numerical skills: must be able to understand and advise on product costings
* Experience with MRP Systems
* Has commercial acumen and an understanding of business issues
* Must have excellent decision-making skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations head on
* A high level of IT skills, proficient in Microsoft office to include Microsoft Excel
* Be able to prioritise, plan and organise workloads whilst in a busy environment
The Buyer position can offer a basic salary up to £35,000 pending experience, plus fantastic fringe benefits including health insurance, pension contribution, gym membership and retail discounts to name a few.
If this Buyer role sounds perfect for you, or you require more information, please click apply or contact GMP Recruitment directly.
GMP Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as a Recruitment Business