Buyer in Brighton

Buyer (Technical / Engineering / Purchasing)

Company: Brockworth

Buyer required for an industry leading supplier of manufacturing machinery with a reputation of global excellence. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established company during an exciting period of growth.

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 DOE. Benefits: Contributory Pension, 25 Days Holiday, Group Life Assurance (5x Salary), Income Protection, Training and Development, Private Medical Insurance.

Working pattern: 9/10 Day Working Per Fortnight – Average 37 Hour Working Week.

Responsibilities

• Develop commodity strategies.
• Identify, select and approve suppliers.
• Manage daily requisitions.
• Expedite open orders.
• Resolve quality and payment issues.
• Maintain accurate MRP data.
• Purchase bespoke and proprietary parts, requiring engineering aptitude and MRP experience.
• Take ownership of designated commodity procurement with a focus on Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Support Procurement Quality Assurance by completing supplier audits and implementing improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar procurement role.
• Engineering or Manufacturing background.
• Experience with multiple part commodities and understanding of technical drawings, specifications and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in MRP systems.