Buyer

Market-leading manufacturing business require a Buyer. Applicants need operational purchasing experience and a familiarity with MRP/ERP and the nuances of international supply chains would be advantageous. The Buyer will join a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers reporting to a Procurement Manager. The Buyer will be assigned a suite of international suppliers to manage and ensure an effective flow of materials into the UK facility. This is a fast-paced, production manufacturing environment and the Buyer will collaborate with colleagues in; design, engineering and quality. Specific duties of the Buyer include: Work in MRP - transact demand signals, address exception messages and maintain supplier/delivery data Supplier orderbook management, management of the PO process, expediting, scheduling/re-scheduling Support quality in regards to supplier NCR issues Monitor, manage and drive improved OTD/OTIF performance from the supply chain Collaboration with wider procurement community and also stakeholders within production, engineering, quality Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria: Procurement experience, ideally as a Buyer or Junior Buyer Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering business An appreciation of international and global supply chains Exposure to an MRP/ERP system An out-going, positive and proactive team player