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Buyer

Employer
Interaction Recruitment
Location
Huntingdon
Salary
£20000 - £25000/annum
Closing date
22 Dec 2020

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Job Sector
Engineering & Technical
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

My client based on the outskirts Huntingdon is currently recruiting for a Materials Buyer to join their team on a Full Time Permanent basis.

Job Purpose: 

Provide support to the Purchasing Manager in purchasing goods, materials and services to ensure that the companys operational needs are met, considering price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply. 

Key responsibilities:

· Process customer BoMs onto internal quoting documentation to allow supplier pricing to be collated accurately prior to quotation being submitted to the end customer.

· Once agreed with Purchasing Manager, purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.

· Check order acknowledgements to confirm the delivery timescale and that there are no delays. Give stores the required kitting documentation once all orders are confirmed.

· Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.

· Maintain accurate records of all orders within MRP.

· Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues

· Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation

· Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships

· Training will be provided 

You will need:

· Experience of working within purchasing for a minimum of 3 years or similar.

· Purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment is desirable.

· Exposure to or knowledge of electronic components / PCBs is ideal but not essential.

· Strong communication and negotiation skills.

· Excellent IT skills including Intermediate Excel skills.

· Good working knowledge of MRP / ERP systems desired.

· A strong eye for detail is a must.

· Ability to effectively prioritise own workload.

· Ability to work well on own initiative and as part of a team.

· Strong problem-solving skills.

· Self-motivated and enthusiastic.

· Willingness to work within the goods in and stores department if and when required.

If you have the skills and experience listed above please send your CV to (url removed)

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