Buyer

Company : Confidential

Job Type : Full Time

St. Helens, Merseyside

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - Buyer

Job Role:- Buyer
Contract:- Permanent
Location:- St Helens (WA9 4HU) - Office Based Role only
Salary:- £37,500 - £42,000 (DOE)
Hours:- Mon to Fri - 09:00 - 17:00

Company
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Buyer for our client who specialise in precision machined components for high profile industries which include the Aerospace, Petrol Chemical & Power Generation.

Role Overview
The company Buyer will be responsible for the purchasing and management of stock, materials and
services to ensure that the companies operational needs are met, taking into account price,
quality and delivery whilst ensuring continuity of supply.

As the Buyer your responsibilities will include ;

Planning and managing all company procurements
Coordinating and monitoring all purchasing activity
Maintaining commercial relations with domestic and international suppliers
Cost reduction
Supply chain management - Arranging transport of goods and tracking Purchase Orders to ensure timely delivery
Expediting
Rationalising supplier data base and suppliers
Managing annual purchasing budget and meet and exceed purchasing budgets
Maintaining and managing supplier data base
Identifying the organisations purchasing needs
Analyse trends, research, selecting and purchasing quality products and materials
Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best price, quantities and delivery timescales
Processing requisitions and updating management on the status of orders
Coordinating with sales team, management, and stockroom to maintain stock levels.
Monitoring the stock quality and escalating any discrepancies

The successful Buyer will hold the following skills & experience :-

Must have previous experience within a Buying role.
Preferred CIPS qualified
Manufacturing/engineering background (highly preferable but not essential)
Knowledge of Progress Plus MRP (preferable but not essential)
Familiar with Works Orders & BOM's would be advantageous.
Competent in cost reduction management
Analytical skills
Strong negotiation skills

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