Buyer (Permanent)

4 weeks ago


Stockport Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Westwood Recruitment Ltd Full time

Westwood Recruitment are on the lookout for a Buyer to join our client on a permanent basis in Stockport with an immediate start available. As a Buyer you will be reporting into the Commercial Manager. You will be a key point of contact and will carry out requirements that are in accordance with goals and objectives established and directed by the Commercial Manager. Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assisting in sourcing RAW material and components
  • To interrogate complex bills of material and making judgements on purchase
  • To extract drawings, part reports from engineering drawings and any database information to compile RFQ for Tier 2 supplies and OEM manufacturers
  • Be working in the purchasing department and have a working knowledge of RAW material specifications
  • Be able to monitor, facilitate, and operate an efficient and effective purchasing section.
  • There is a 50/50 split between deciphering requirements from bills of materials and also sourcing activities whilst working in partnership with the sales team in terms of competitive parts pricing
  • Ensure that there is a continuous supply of efficient services and materials that enable delivery targets to be achieved in a cost-effective and timely manner
  • Assisting in the purchase of ad-hoc materials as and when required by the production department to help enable delivery requirements to be achieved
  • Meeting the cost strategy set by the CM that meets and exceeds the needs of the business
  • Meeting bid turnaround times set by the CM for submission
  • Submitting technical deviations and quality notifications to the quality department to meet the project deadlines
  • Continually seeking out potential new suppliers to help satisfy increasing demand
  • Purchasing sundry items periodically that are required with company policy and budgets
  • Identifying and achieving the lowest costs without impacting quality and maintaining the cost of materials on the appropriate database within EFACS
Job Requirements
  • Have a background in Mechanical Engineering preferred
  • Solid experience of purchasing raw materials, engineered products and services
  • Have an ability to interpret technical specs and read engineering drawings is essential
  • Experience within a sub-contract/OEM background is desirable
What is on Offer
  • 39 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
  • 25 days holiday per annum, plus 9 set holidays (Pro rata in first year January to December)
  • Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance Policy
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Parking available

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