Buyer

The Role:
Are you an organised and proactive Buyer with strong SAP and Excel skills? Do you enjoy building relationships with suppliers, keeping operations running smoothly, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client is a global leader within the engineering space, providing innovative solutions to customers worldwide. They are looking to add an enthusiastic Buyer to their purchasing team, where you'll play a key role in ensuring materials are ordered, tracked and delivered efficiently while working closely with both suppliers and internal departments.

Main Responsibilities for the Buyer:

* Raising and issuing purchase orders

* Chasing suppliers for delivery updates and outstanding orders

* Updating the sales team with delivery information

* Maintaining sales boards with the latest supply information

* Adding order acknowledgements into the MRP/SAP system

* Running shortage reports for customer orders

* Raising requisition orders

* Monitoring and updating delivery schedules

* Communicating supplier price changes to internal teams

* Providing ad hoc support to the stores department when required

Skills & Experience required for the Buyer:

* Previous experience in a Buyer or Purchasing role

* Alternatively, strong administration experience within a purchasing or manufacturing environment

* SAP experience is essential

* Strong Microsoft Excel skills

* Excellent communication and organisational abilities

* Confident liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders

* Able to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a busy environment

* A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail

Salary & Working Hours of the Buyer:

Competitive (depending on experience)

Full-time, Monday to Friday
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed