Manufacturing Buyer

2 weeks ago

Snodland, United Kingdom A1 Personnel Employment Agency Ltd Full time

A1Personnel are currently recruiting for a **Manufacturing Buyer**, on behalf of our client based in Snodland.
**Duties will include**:

- Stock management - working with sales on customer forecasting
- Liaising with the planning team to understand production demand
- Utilize all available market data
- Regularly reviewing performance indicators, KPI's to improve the business
- Reacting to changes in demand and logistics
- Supplier agreements - negotiation, set-up and management
- Supplier development
- Cost reduction projects and objectives
- Liaising with shop floor to ensure supply meets demand
- Help to develop and implement appropriate sourcing solutions to meet strategic needs

**You will require**:

- Experience within a manufacturing environment
- Min 3 years purchasing experience
- Understanding of MRP/ERP system
- Raw material purchasing knowledge
- Experience using Microsoft Office packages
- Excellent time keeping - able to meet deadlines
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Able to plan and prioritise
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Creative and innovative
- Good team player

**Hours**:
Monday to Thursday | 8:30am - 4:45pm
Friday | 8:30am - 4:15pm

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