Buyer

Andrecruit Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a permanent Buyer based in Didcot. This role involves sourcing direct and indirect materials, managing procurement actions, and optimizing inventory. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing and ERP proficiency. Apply now with your CV and salary expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment essential.
• Works effectively in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and optimize stock.
• Oversee procurement actions in new product introductions.
• Negotiate pricing and terms during tender processes.
• Develop proactive supplier relationships.
• Monitor Procurement KPI's and publish action plans.

Skills

3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment

Proficiency of ERP/MRP systems

Advanced excel knowledge

Flexible approach to meeting deadlines

Self-motivated individual

Education

CIPS qualified or equivalent

Job description

Overview

JOB- Buyer
LOCATION- Didcot
TERM- Permanent candidates only
SALARY- GBP35,000 - GBP40,000 and other great benefits

We are looking for a Buyer on a permanent based in the Didcot area to support with sourcing direct & indirect materials at the appropriate quality on time and at a competitive costs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ideally CIPS qualified or equivalent
• Demonstrated proficiency of ERP/MRP systems
• Experience in manufacturing environment essential
• Advanced excel knowledge
• Self- motivated individual
• Works effectively in a small team
• Flexible approach to meeting deadlines

Responsibilities

• Inventory management. Work with internal and external partners to optimise stock and ensure stock is provided in line with product lifecycle and business requirements.
• Work with Product/Programme team to manage procurement actions in new product introduction
• Purchasing of direct materials in line with operational requirements. Actioning the requirements of MRP.
• Identify and manage cost reduction initiatives
• Maintaining part and procurement parameters in MRP/ERP, i.e. supplier lead times, strategic safety stocks, yields.
• Running tender processes for new requirements, negotiating pricing and terms and conditions
• Develop and maintain proactive supplier relationships
• Continuous Improvement. Work with internal colleagues and group colleagues to continuously develop and improve procurement and supply chain processes, tools and ways of working. Implement new tools, processes and procedures that are identified for group role out.
• Supplier Quality - work with suppliers and other departments to ensure robust corrective actions are in place to deal with non-conformity
• On a regular basis monitor Procurement KPI's (OTD, Quality, PPV) and publish along with action plans to deliver agreed targets
• Build strong internal relationships and work with all areas to address purchasing issues and requirements.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.