Buyer

2 weeks ago

Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom ESS Recruit Full time
BUYER ENGINEERING/MANUFACTURING
INITIAL 3 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT
BASED LIVINGSTON EXCELLENT SALARY PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE

ESS s client is based in Livingston. Well established, they are a high technology equipment supplier into a range of sectors; including, medical devices, electronics and oil and gas. This Buyer role is initially offered on a 3 month contract basis and they can start someone straight away.

Reporting into the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer will take responsibility for the purchase and supplier management of a range of products. They will be expected to interface with other procurement professionals across the group and work closely with colleagues in Production. The role is to source the correct products at the right time and price in line with Manufacturing requirement and approved requests, considering market influences, stock control and logistics. Other core responsibilities include:
  • Source, procure, negotiate and administer cost effective purchase (to specification, on time at best pricing) of all components and supplies.
  • Maintain database of orders, products, components, suppliers and costs.
  • Develop and maintain appropriate terms and conditions for all procurements.
  • Progress orders to ensure correct on-time delivery.
  • Develop and maintain key suppliers and monitor performance.
  • Maintain and control stocks at cost-effective levels using MRP system.
  • Act on purchasing reports from MRP system.
  • Ensure purchasing system complies with Company operating procedures.
  • Maintain best working practices at all times in line with Health and Safety policy guidelines.
You should have relevant experience in industrial purchasing with a proven knowledge of sourcing components and assemblies. Purchasing experience in some of the following areas is also needed: mechanical machined parts, printed circuit boards (PCB), contract manufacturing, cables and electro-mechanical sub-assemblies, power supplies, Scientific Supplies and precision machining.
You ll need the ability to read engineering drawings and be conversant with MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite with an understanding of terms and conditions of purchase.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a very well established Scottish OEM business going through extensive growth globally. The relevant candidate will benefit from a solid base salary (negotiable on experience), plus a comprehensive benefits package including: company pension, life insurance and a flexible weekly working pattern that allows an early finish on a Friday.

To learn more about this role please send your CV to our recruitment partner at ESS Recruit Katie Hydes.

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