Engineering Stores Buyer - Crewe

We have a current opportunity for a Engineering Stores Buyer - Crewe on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Crewe. For further information about this position please apply.

Our client is one of the world's leading providers of Integrated Supply Solutions to manufacturing industries for the provision of MRO (indirect) products. Our portfolio consists of Procurement Services, Transactional Processing, Stores Management and Inventory Optimisation enabled by industry leading digital platforms. They deliver world class results to world class companies in industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Foods, Beverage, Automotive and Aerospace

The Role

To analyse client data to ensure spend is being driven to the correct supplier & category to secure best price & savings opportunity. To source stock and/or non-stock items from new and existing Suppliers in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and internal procedure(s). To maintain a continuous improvement culture to ensure delivery of consistent savings and world class client service.

Key skills/ Experience Needed

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build long term relationships with clients and suppliers
• Experienced in negotiating and challenging the norm
• Can demonstrate a collaborative approach
• Can do attitude - the ambition and drive to challenge, deliver excellence and be positive about change
• Resilient and robust - the intellect and strength of character to deliver a key role in a demanding business
• Self-motivated
• Effective decision making and problem-solving skills
• Strong ICT skills with proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Good working knowledge of SAP applications
• Previous buying experience. (i.e., Engineering or manufacturing environment ) desirable

To find out more informtion about the role please apply