Buyer

Westney Consulting Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in Blackburn is looking for a Buyer to manage a diverse range of purchases, including machinery and PCs. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, IT literacy in MS Office, and experience with MRP/ERP systems. This role offers a salary of £42,000 and comes with 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, in a fast-paced environment focused on growth.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Public holidays

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• IT literate with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems like Mie Trak is desirable.
• Proven leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing of various items including machinery and uniforms.
• Lead a fast-paced purchasing function.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure timely procurement.

Skills

IT literacy

Leadership skills

Positive attitude

Flexible approach

Tools

MS Office

MRP/ERP systems (Mie Trak)

Job description

Overview

Buyer - Engineering - Blackburn, Lancashire - Salary £42,000 plus benefits

Leading Engineering organisation has a superb opportunity for an all-round Buyer ideally from an Engineering background to join the management team. The role involves purchasing across a range of items (eg sheet metal, fixings, machinery, PCs/laptops, uniforms, welding gear, etc.) and may include taking on other associated tasks. The role requires IT literacy (MS Office, Excel) and experience with MRP/ERP systems (Mie Trak desirable).

This is a fast-paced environment with significant investment and growth. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership/management skills, a positive, proactive, flexible approach and a can-do attitude. You will be responsible for managing all purchases, with variety in the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing of a range of items including sheet metal, fixings, machinery, PCs/laptops, uniforms, welding gear, etc.
• Lead and contribute to a fast-paced purchasing function within a growing organisation.
• Collaborate with management and other teams to ensure timely procurement and optimal supplier performance.
• Utilise IT tools and ERP/MRP systems (Mie Trak desirable) to support purchasing activities.

Hours, Salary & Benefits

The role offers a salary of £42,000 per annum. Standard hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. 25 days of annual leave plus 8 public holidays.

Location

Commutable from Blackburn, Burnley, Bolton, Southport, Wigan, Bury, Preston, Blackpool, Keighley, Skipton, Clitheroe, Bury, Lancashire, North-West.

Requirements

• IT literate with MS Office (Excel, etc.).
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (Mie Trak desirable).
• Proven leadership/management skills and the ability to motivate teams.
• Positive, proactive, flexible approach and can-do attitude.

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