Buyer

**Buyer**
**Stratford Upon Avon**
**Permanent**
**£30-40k**

EMBS Engineering are currently seeking a Buyer to join our client's procurement team on a permanent basis.

You will be the primary support and liaison for the Production and Manufacturing departments. As a Buyer, you will play a vital role in the procurement process. You will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing high-quality materials, equipment, and services required for business operations.
As a Buyer, you will ensure that suppliers are on schedule to deliver materials and expedite orders when required. Within this role, you will purchase materials, parts, sundries and various other items.

**Essential skills**
- Proven experience as a Buyer or in a similar procurement role
- Experience of purchasing raw materials such as sheet metal, bars, billets, rods, ingots or other metal in its raw form
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure favorable terms and pricing
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficient in using procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite

**Requirements within the role**
- Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers based on quality, pricing, and delivery capabilities
- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers, ensuring cost-effective purchases
- Prepare and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Monitor supplier performance, resolve any issues or disputes, and implement corrective actions if necessary
- Stay up to date with industry trends, market conditions, and new product developments
- Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and alternative sources for materials and services
- Work closely with the inventory management team to optimize inventory levels and minimize stockouts
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, and pricing metrics

**Key qualities, skills and attributes**
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, fostering relationships with stakeholders
- Ability to thrive in a cross-functional team environment, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, leveraging data to drive decision-making
- Methodical
- Adaptable
- Attention to detail

**What's in it for you?**

**About Us**
EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with prestigious, advanced precision engineering companies in the Aerospace, Automotive/Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental, and FMCG industries. We provide expert support and advice throughout the hiring process to ensure you secure a career-defining role.

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- purchasing/buying: 2 years (required)
- manufacturing/engineering: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person