Buyer - #1665794

A well-established medium sized engineering business with a long history and exciting plans for business growth.

We are looking to strengthen our team and appoint a Buyer. The Buyer will be based at our manufacturing site near Manchester

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing materials, consumables and services in a timely, cost effective manner while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.
• Source material and place orders for non inventory material and services.
• Prepare and send purchase requisitions to suppliers to obtain the most competitive quote for raw material, consumables and services to contract requirements. Review quotations received.
• Negotiate with supplier to ensure the most competitive price is paid for raw material, consumables and services. Negotiate long and short term supply agreements for all materials.
• Day to day dealing with suppliers in order to develop relationships with key suppliers and build effective partnerships.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policy and terms and conditions.
• Track purchasing activity to ensure goods are delivered on time.
• Developing and implement purchasing strategies for products and services maintaining the approved supplier list. Ensure all valid supplier certification is maintained in line with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Resolve material supply issues on an on-going basis involving internal and external resources.
• Manage and maintain good orderly records both electronically and hard copies.
• Regularly review purchase prices to maintain best buying practice.

Skills and Experience required:

• IT skills
• ISO 9001
• Purchasing and negotiating skills
• Company systems
• Budgetary Skills

The Buyer role requires a candidate with energy, an enthusiastic approach and a can-do attitude who can work well within a team.