Buyer

Successful high-tech manufacturing business require a Buyer. Applicants need a background within procurement or purchasing, be positive, proactive and outgoing individuals ready to make a difference within a supportive and high-performing team.

The Buyer will join a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers reporting into a Procurement Manager. The business have an outstanding culture, team ethos and are now looking for a Buyer to help the company strive towards their cost savings targets. This is an excellent opportunity for someone stepping-up, or an experienced Buyer looking to make an impact around procurement strategies and best practice.

Specific duties of the Buyer include:

Foster strong and collaborative relationships with suppliers - drive performance, innovation and collaboration
Full lifecycle procurements - supplier selection, tendering, negotiation and supplier management
Management of the PO purchase - raise, place, expedite
Maintenance of department and supplier data in MRP
Support Procurement & Supply Chain management in adoption of procurement best practice

Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

Purchasing, Procurement, Buyer or related supply chain background
Interest in the technology manufacturing sector
IT literacy, and/or MRP, ERP experience
Commercial acumen, people skills and the ability to influence
Comfortable being office based 5 days per week