Buyer

CNC Recruitment Limited; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for experienced Buyers in Bridgwater. In this role, you will assess procurement needs, negotiate contracts, and maintain supplier relationships. Applicants should have a driving license and experience in the engineering sector is preferred. This offers an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term position.

Qualifications

• Driving license required.
• Experience in engineering purchasing preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and strategize the procurement needs.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and manage performance.
• Monitor inventory levels and place orders as needed.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in purchases.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Meeting set targets

Delegating tasks

Knowledge of industry best practices

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

CNC Recruitment is seeking skilled Buyers to join a reputable client in the Bridgwater area. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced operators who take pride in their precision and independence, with potential to secure a long-term or permanent position.

Overview

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset

Pay Rate: DOE

Contract: Full time Permanent

Hours of Work - Monday - Thursday 7am - 4pm Friday 7am - 1:30pm

Responsibilities

• Assess procurement needs and develop a clear strategy for purchasing goods and services. Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their offerings in terms of quality, price, and reliability.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain the best terms of purchase, including discounts, shipping, and payment terms.
• Maintain a robust relationship with suppliers and manage vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and performance metrics.
• Explore alternative sources to reduce supply chain risk.
• Maintain supplier approvals via desktop audits or site visits.
• Escalate and resolve supplier delivery or quality issues quickly. Support incoming goods inspection and resolve quality issues with suppliers.
• Work with production, planning, quality, and finance teams to align supply with operational needs.
• Monitor inventory levels and place orders to replenish stocks as needed, while avoiding excess or insufficient inventory.
• Ensure adherence to legal, environmental, import/export and regulatory requirements in the purchasing process.
• Review and process purchase requisitions, converting them into purchase orders.
• Track orders and confirm system lead times, delivery dates, and costs.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all purchasing activities, including procurement requests, purchase orders, and spending analyses.
• Produce and report KPIs to the management team where required.
• Stay updated with industry trends/new product development (NPD) and purchasing practices through continuous professional development and networking.
• Implement, support, and monitor all the company's procedures and policies within the department.
• Develop solutions to current issues within the department and plan further improvements for the long-term business plan.

Qualifications

• Driving license.
• Methodical problem solver and creative thinker.
• To be a solution provider.
• Ability to recognise a failure in the system or process and suggest or create a solution.
• Experience of dealing with behaviors in the workplace.
• Ability to work and beat set targets.
• Extremely good time management skills.
• Ability to delegate and manage tasks.
• Computer literate with MRP/ERP experience.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of industry best practices.
• Have buying experience in the engineering sector