Job Ref: 214407909

Date: 2021-08-11 09:30:44

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Buyer

Location: Slough

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000

An existing opportunity has arisen for a Buyer to join an engineering company in Slough, you will be involved in a mixture of projects and production purchasing across the company.

Main duties for the appointment Buyer will be:

Requests for quotations

Responsible for purchase orders and Supply Chain function from order to on time delivery

Purchasing of all stocked and non-stocked items

Assisting suppliers, building and maintaining excellent relationships to negotiate best prices

Review existing suppliers as well as engaging with new suppliers

Ensure stock is managed efficiently to guarantee customer demand is always met

Report shortages and late deliveries to Account Managers

Update inventory to ensure stock levels are kept at appropriate levels, updating MOQ (minimum order quantities) and current supplier pricing

Drive price reductions where possible and appropriate

Arrange transport of same day requirements

Skills and experience needed to be the successful Buyer:

Experience of working in a manufacturing environment with high quality standards

Be meticulous and accurate with excellent attention to detail

Be flexible and adaptable in approach to work with the ability to multi-task

Must be able to work well as part of a team and to tight deadlines

Be practical, efficient and able to prioritise workloads in a busy working environment

Be enthusiastic about joining a small but growing company and be proactive in identifying opportunities to improve quality and productivity

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