Buyer

TQR Consultancy Ltd; Saltash; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Health Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

TQR Consultancy Ltd in Saltash is recruiting a Buyer to join a global organisation. This full-time, onsite role focuses on raising purchase orders, managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely material supply for manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has prior buying experience, proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Sage a bonus), and strong organisational and analytical skills. You will collaborate with Production, Stores and Engineering to maintain supply continuity.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Buyer or Purchasing role is essential.
• End to end procurement experience would be advantageous.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (Sage beneficial but not essential).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good analytical and problem solving ability.
• Competent user of Microsoft applications.
• Confident communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders to ensure materials are delivered on time and in line with production requirements.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier delivery schedules and proactively manage any delays or shortages.
• Process internal stores requisitions and material requests.
• Review engineering changes and communicate updates to suppliers where required.
• Use the ERP/MRP system to monitor stock levels, material availability and lead times.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information and procurement data.
• Support inventory management by planning orders in line with demand and lead times.
• Resolve purchase order and invoice queries in conjunction with the Finance team.
• Utilise Microsoft Excel and purchasing systems to support order tracking, reporting and procurement administration.
• Work closely with internal departments including Production, Stores and Engineering to ensure continuity of supply.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Sage (ERP)

Job description

We are recruiting for a Buyer to join a well established global organisation based in Saltash. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced purchasing professional to join a busy procurement team, ensuring the timely supply of materials required to support manufacturing operations.

This is a full-time, permanent position based onsite, five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders to ensure materials are delivered on time and in line with production requirements.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier delivery schedules and proactively manage any delays or shortages.
• Process internal stores requisitions and material requests.
• Review engineering changes and communicate updates to suppliers where required.
• Use the ERP/MRP system to monitor stock levels, material availability and lead times.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information and procurement data.
• Support inventory management by planning orders in line with demand and lead times.
• Resolve purchase order and invoice queries in conjunction with the Finance team.
• Utilise Microsoft Excel and purchasing systems to support order tracking, reporting and procurement administration.
• Work closely with internal departments including Production, Stores and Engineering to ensure continuity of supply.

Experience

• Previous experience in a Buyer or Purchasing role is essential.
• End to end procurement experience would be advantageous
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (Sage beneficial but not essential)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Good analytical and problem solving ability.
• Competent user of Microsoft applications.
• Confident communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

This is a permanent opportunity offering a salary of up to £32,000 per annum, working onsite Monday to Friday.

Benefits

• 5% employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Health Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking.

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