Buyer

Sunshine Irrigation & Light Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment manufacturer based near Maidenhead is looking for a Buyer to ensure effective procurement and supplier management. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in supply chain and excellent negotiation and analytical skills. This role offers a salary of £45,000 to £55,000, a 5% bonus, car allowance, and private healthcare, along with excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Private medical cover

Car allowance

Pension matched up to 8%

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a supply chain organization.
• Experience as a buyer within a manufacturing/engineering company is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software packages.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end supply chain relationship with vendors.
• Negotiate and issue purchase orders.
• Monitor delivery status of scheduled receipts.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

People skills

Education

Level 4 or Level 5 NVQ or degree in business, operations, supply chain, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Buyer Maidenhead - Up to £45,000, to £55,000 5% Bonus, Car Allowance and Private Healthcare

Melbreck Technical are working with a leading designer and manufacturer of special purpose electro-mechanical and electronic equipment based near Maidenhead.

Due to a planned expansion, and succession planning for the next two to three years, they are actively looking for a Buyer to join the organisation as soon as possible.

This role comes with excellent career prospects as it is a critical position within the businesss growth strategy.

Buyer Job Role

To ensure the effective procurement of materials, components, major work packages and services for the Business

To manage end to end supply of parts for nominated commodities, ensuring that the relevant commodity strategy is deployed.

Ensure effective supplier management.

To ensure competitive sourcing for all products and/or services with the objective of delivering year on year savings.

Identify and highlight any areas for cost savings across the function through process improvements or otherwise.

Buyer Role Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end supply chain relationship with a specified group of vendors so as to ensure the best possible quality, cost, delivery and overall supplier reliability.

Negotiate and issue purchase orders directed by purchase requisition from planner or MRP action message and in accordance with planned inventory strategies.

Review MRP requirements to ensure component deliveries are scheduled in line with production requirements; reviewing and issuing purchase orders and making necessary changes to requirements, schedule and price.

Analyse and process supplier notifications.

Manage the communication of and expedition of all engineering changes and schedule changes.

Be the data owner for all supply master data.

Monitor the delivery status of scheduled receipts to ensure on time delivery to need.

Buyer Candidate Requirements

3 to 5 years of experience working in a supply chain organisation. Previous experience as a buyer within a manufacturing / engineering company is an advantage.

Have experience of buying electronic parts, PCBs and Sub Assemblies

Level 4 or Level 5 NVQ or a degree in business, operations, supply chain, or related field.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer skills, being proficient in Microsoft Office software packages (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc).

Proficient people skills.

Experience of influencing and/or negotiating.

Experience of supplier relationship management.

Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational and time-management skills.

Exposure of working in a manufacturing environment desirable.

Ability to work to financial and time-sensitive constraints

Experienced in working within MRP environments.

CIPS qualification or studying certification is desirable

Buyer Benefits

Flexible working options

£45,000 to £55,000Salary

Up to 5% Discretionary Bonus

Car allowance

Private medical cover

Pension matched up to 8%

25 days leave plus bank holidays.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a forward-thinking business that can offer you excellent career growth opportunities.

If you are interested in this role, pleaseApply Now!

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