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Buyer - Manufacturing

Employer
Pertemps Bristol Industrial
Location
Chippenham
Salary
£15 - £19/hour
Closing date
7 May 2021

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Job Sector
Engineering & Technical
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
Experienced buyer required for long term, ongoing contract work within an engineering company based in Chippenham, who build, test and distribute high quality rail automation devices

£15 - £19 per hour PAYE, depending on experience
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Free parking on site or walking distance from Chippenham train station
Subsidised canteen
About the job

Supplier selection and negotiation to ensure on time supply of components for the manufacturing area
Collaborate with and influence the central purchasing council, commodity managers and category managers.
Rationalise the supply base and manage supplier relationships to ensure code of conduct and contract compliance and achieve strengthened purchasing relationships with suppliers.
Analysis of and in-depth understanding of supplier capability.
Development and implementation of lean supply techniques throughout the supply chain
Active and significant participation in multi-disciplined teams for the introduction of new products into manufacturing
Ability to facilitate/conduct supplier audits
 The right candidate

2 years experience in a procurement role, preferably for a high mix low volume manufacturing business.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Expertise in the management of obsolescence
Strong understanding and knowledge of the electronics commodity, particularly Semiconductors and ICs
Fluent communications skills, both verbal and written, along with excellent interpersonal skills.
Highly numerate and PC literate
Expert user of an ERP system, (ideally SAP), and Microsoft excel.
 To find out more, please apply online or call Pertemps Bristol and speak to Justyna Grzegorczyk or Larry Stokes

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