Buyer

JAM Recruitment; Heywood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Aerospace and Defence Electronics organization in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Buyer for a permanent role. The successful candidate will manage material flows, inventory, and supplier interactions, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, an early Friday finish, and a commitment to training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Early Friday finish

Pension

Life assurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Commitment to training and development

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with the principles of Transportation/Supply Chain and Procurement.
• Experience in designing and executing sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Placing purchase orders with suppliers for production materials.
• Managing inventory levels and expediting orders as required.
• Negotiating MOQ's and EOQ's to obtain best price.

Skills

Strong commercial understanding

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree level education

Tools

MRP / ERP Manufacturing systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Buyer looking for your next opportunity supporting solutions with the manufacturing sector? If so, the following permanent role might be for you….

On behalf of my client, a leading Aerospace and Defence Electronics organisation based in Greater Manchester I am pleased to present the opportunity for a Buyer to work on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for co-ordinating and expediting the flow of materials to support production schedules. You will also be responsible for managing inventory levels, supporting materials/production level revision, interacting / co-coordinating with suppliers on a variety of topics and supporting other business functions as required.

This is a truly exciting role for a candidate who is highly adept at networking and has an ability to work under pressure and to challenging deadlines with high attention to detail. You will be a highly organised individual who is able to work across multiple complex projects simultaneously.

You will be responsible for:

• Placing purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of production materials as required to support the forecast and production schedule
• Validating authenticity of MRP and order book and managing both
• Keeping critical shortage sheets topical and accurate
• Negotiating MOQ's and EOQ's to obtain best price
• Managing obsolescence with the suppliers and highlight any liabilities
• Expediting or deferring orders as required
• Setting up and maintaining master system procurement parameters

You :

• Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Educated to degree level
• Experience with the principles of Transportation /Supply Chain and Procurement
• Experience, usage and manipulation of MRP / ERP Manufacturing systems
• Experience of demand planning
• Experience in designing and executing sourcing strategies
• Strong commercial understanding
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

The package:
* You'll receive a very competitive salary (£££ offered depends on level of experience), an early Friday finish and other benefits including pension, life assurance and 25 days' (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development.