Buyer

Buyer Ref code: DWC99096284 Procurement £35k - 45k per year Aston, West Midlands, England Permanent Office Based SF Recruitment are working with a leading manufacturer to recruit a buyer. A key role responsible for all direct purchasing requirements within the business. The business has been a mainstay within its industry for a number of years & has a solid order book & customer base. Fantastic company culture with a high staff retention rate. Key Responsibilities - Purchasing of raw materials in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets. - The continuity of supply aspect is managed by the Material Controller working closely and in conjunction with the buyer. - Negotiate and maintain cost effective prices with current supply base and investigate new potential suppliers and cost reduction opportunities. - Monitor main commodity price trends, the relevant commodity groups; Metals, resisns, paints e.t.c - Work in conjunction with the Purchasing Assistant to place purchase orders. - Operating the company computer system, Integrated Manufacturing System, Microsoft Office Word, Excel and databases. - Maintenance of supplier appraisal system. - Liaising with suppliers to ensure they meet the required quality and delivery standards and daily problem solving. This is done in conjunction with the rest of the purchasing and material control team. - Supervising the Purchasing Assistant when required. - Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations. - Build and maintain good supplier relationships and good communication channels. - Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues and work in conjunction with purchase control/accounts - Purchase to pay system management. - Arranging transport for bought in goods, particularly overseas and ensuring all import paperwork is correct. - Work on new business opportunities in conjunction with engineering and assist in collating estimated costs with the commercial department. Send RFQs to suppliers, attend NPI meetings and advise estimating on supplier selection. - Comply with health and safety and environmental policies, company policies generally and legal requirements. Ensure all these factors are taken into account during supplier selection. - Contributing to internal and external audits. - Sourcing new suppliers and ensuring they are suitable to the organization. Skills Required - Negotiation, skills and maintaining good supplier relations - IT skills - MRP, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets and databases. - Able to manage time effectively and be able to cope calmly with day to day issues. This is a hands-on role due to the nature and size of the business. - Able to work well under pressure and react quickly to changing customer demands - Driving licence - Fast paced manufacturing background ideally suited. - Ability to read technical drawings and understand manufacturing processes.

Dylan Chattha