At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchase orders, supplier communication, and procurement processes in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join an award-winning engineering firm with a strong reputation in the industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and a fantastic pension scheme.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, varied role.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in procurement with real impact in a forward-thinking team.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years of buying experience; CIPS qualification preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 38000 £ per year.
A motivated Buyer is required for our market leading, award-winning engineering client. In return, there is an excellent salary of circa £33k-£38k+ dependant on experience with excellent company benefits including annual company bonus and excellent pension scheme in an established reputable company.
The ideal buyer will have the following key skills and experiences:
- Good buyer, procurement, purchasing experience
- Hands-on Buying experience (2/3 years+ buyer ideally)
- CIPS qualification ideally level 3, CIPS membership, supply chain qualifications or equivalent experience if not qualified
- Experience of procurement processes within engineering, manufacturing or technical industries ideally or similar
- Good systems experience, ERP, MRP, SAP or similar
- Experience, knowledge of imports, exports, freight, customs clearance (advantageous)
- Good supplier relationship management experience and negotiation skills
This buyer role would suit a dedicated supply chain professional with good buying knowledge and experience of procurement process. This is a great career opportunity for a dedicated procurement professional to join a small team in a forward-thinking company and develop their buying career further in this exciting, varied, fast-paced role.
Reporting into the Head of Procurement, some key responsibilities of this procurement role are:
- Purchase Order processing - Raise, manage and process purchase orders for goods and services accurately
- Buying, purchasing, pricing and checking availability
- Invoice and GRPO support
- Import export documentation
- Supplier communication regarding quotations, order progress, deliveries, pricing queries, availability issues
A full job description will be discussed and submitted to suitable candidates upon apply. Please email your CV with salary expectations and availability and how you meet our client's buyer criteria. Don't miss out!
Purchasing Buyer employer: A Select uk Ltd
Join a market-leading engineering firm that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture. With competitive salaries, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including pension and healthcare, this role as a Workshop Engineer Mechanical offers not just a job, but a pathway for professional growth and development in a dynamic environment.
