Buyer

4 weeks ago

Westhoughton, United Kingdom Trostan Dene Full time

The Business

Our client is a specialist manufacturer who are a key part of a wider group business made up of a number of production operations.

The Role

Joining the business as part of a new group wide business Procurement & Supply Chain strategy, the Buyer will be responsible for purchasing goods, materials and services to meet Production requirements in line with timescales and cost objectives. Key duties include:

  • Work closely with suppliers, internal departments & group stakeholders to achieve optimal procurement outcomes.
  • Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on cost, quality, service, and reliability.
  • Working with Stores to monitor inventory levels and manage reordering processes to prevent stockouts or excess inventory.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Address any issues or discrepancies related to supplier deliveries, quality, or service.
  • Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.

What they're looking for

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable background in Purchasing within Manufacturing and / or Engineering environments at Assistant Buyer, Buyer or Planner / Scheduler level, alongside your Purchasing experience you will also have knowledge in Manufacturing Scheduling / Planning processes. A strong communicator who can work effectively across multiple internal stakeholders and external suppliers, you will be able to play a key part in daily manufacturing operations whilst contributing to wider group Purchasing strategy.

What's on offer

Salary is competitive based on career experience and qualifications with benefits including a 4.5 day working week.

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