Buyer

2 weeks ago


East Kilbride, United Kingdom Escape Recruitment Services Full time

Job Type: Perm

Town/City: East Kilbride

County: South Lanarkshire

Salary/rate: Negotiable

Sector: Supply Chain & Procurement

Job ref: SJB61039

Post Date: 11.08.2023

**Shuna Boyle**:
Senior Recruitment Consultant

Procurement & Supply Chain

01506 517 214

07549 035 192

**Description**:
Escape Supply Chain is working with a Manufacturer of Industrial Machinery who is looking to appoint an experienced Buyer.

The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing both direct and indirect spend. They will purchase all materials for bespoke designed client requirements including fabricated parts, electrical and mechanical components and machines from both UK and Global Supply Base. They will manage and visit Suppliers to build strong partnerships and source and vet new suppliers.

The Buyer will expedite orders to support the demands of the production schedule. They will ensure that the MRP system is updated and colleagues are kept updated with any issues relating to material availability. They will liaise with the wider Supply Chain in Global locations and provide support to them if and when needed.

Experience and knowledge for the role:

- Experienced Buyer who has worked within an engineering manufacturing environment
- Solid understanding of procurement practices within the engineering supply chain
- Experience of working with a UK and Global supply base
- Strong negotiation and commercial skills
- Experience of using an ERP/MRP system
- Must be able to prioritise and manage own workload
- Strong communication skills who can build working relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers
- Deadline driven

This is a hybrid role.


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