Are you a Technical Buyer from a High-Mix, Low Volume manufacturing / engineering environment, who would like to work for a business that prides itself on the reliability, precision and premium finishing standards it provides to its clients who work on exciting projects around both in the UK and around the world?
Our client, a well established, industry leading manufacturer of bespoke, high end hardware products have an exciting Technical Buyer opportunity within purchasing team, where you'll be responsible for playing a crucial role in ensuring the OTIF (on time in full) target is met by managing key purchasing / buying activities focused on materials, complex make-to-order components and multiple subcontracted services. As a Buyer, you will be ensuring supply continuity and OTIF/ quality expectations are met; cost control; strong supplier relationships and management; and the accuracy of ERP data, whilst being the first point of contact for your colleagues internally for escalated queries in this highly collaborative and fast paced working environment.
As a Technical Buyer, your role will involve:
- Converting Material Requirements Planning (MRP) demand into POs
- Placing and chasing orders with suppliers for subcontracted services
- Chasing and expediting orders with suppliers
- Acting as the point of contact for Production and Sales on order status and queries
- Actioning MRP expectations and preventing shortages
- Supporting supplier performance, development and improvement - e.g. OTIF, quality, cost
- Supporting order confirmations, supplier tenders and RFQs (building packs using technical drawings)
- Creating reports and maintaining the integrity of data on the ERP system (e.g. supplier information, pricing, products, MOQ, MSL)
I am interested in speaking with candidates who have experience working as a Buyer, Technical Buyer, Purchaser, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Officer, or Purchasing / Buying / Buyer professional ideally from a High-Mix, Low Volume (HMLV) manufacturing / engineering industry background, and who possesses solid ERP / MRP system experience and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Salary for this position is £38,000 to £40,000 p.a. (depending on the level of experience).
Benefits include: Hybrid working, free parking on-site, on-site gym, Christmas Closure (on top of annual leave).
The business offers free parking on-site. If you are taking public transport, there are lots of bus stops very close by that provide access to train stations as well.
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Technical Buyer in South Shields employer: Meridian Business Support
Join a dynamic engineering team as a Control Systems Engineer and enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With stunning countryside offices, competitive benefits including a company pension, health scheme, and generous holiday allowance, this role offers a fulfilling environment where your contributions to next-generation machine tooling equipment will be valued and recognised. Experience the perfect blend of innovation and collaboration while working closely with OEMs across the UK and EU.
