GMP Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client in Pershore who a hugely successful, within the automation industry. Due to continual growth and expansion, they are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join their team on a Temp to temp-to-perm basis.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate previous experience in an Engineering company/environment with the ability to read engineer drawings to confidently handle orders and parts.
As a Buyer, you will assist the Procurement Manager in the management of the company’s Supplier Base, building long-term relationships with high-quality suppliers, ensuring they comply with the Company’s approval standards and the procurement function is operating efficiently and effectively.
Buyer main duties:
DIMENSIONS
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Raise and maintain purchase orders for direct and indirect materials to support production requirements
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Provide forecasts and schedules to suppliers where appropriate to maintain ongoing supply in line with customer demands
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Actively manage and report supplier on time delivery performance – fully utilising typical orderbook management protocols to ensure material availability
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Actively manage an open orderbook to control expenditure in line with customer demand and to support business cashflow
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Liaise with Logistics and Accounts teams to manage Goods-In discrepancies to an effective conclusion
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Monitor material receipts in line with schedules to help minimise Goods-In transactions error
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Expedite material shortages as required to meet urgent business needs
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Manage inventory levels, seeking opportunities to reduce inventory wherever practical
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Negotiate pricing and contractual terms with suppliers for new and existing materials and services to drive cost reduction opportunities
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Seek opportunities to install Kanban / direct line feed by commodity
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Identify and select new suppliers for materials as and when required
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Manage positive supplier partnership-based relationships
Focussing on "best practice", strive for and drive measurable process improvement opportunities
· Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in the same role and in a similar environment
· Aptitude for figures and experience with managing a budget
· Experience of developing and implementing Purchasing processes and procedures which drive improvements in material availability and inventory levels
· Experience of working with an ERP system
Contact Detail:
GMP Recruitment Ltd Recruiting Team