Buyer

Pertemps Dudley West Brom Perms; Tipton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-standing company in Tipton is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial engineering, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to analyze market trends. This role offers full product training and a family-friendly working environment.

Benefits

Full product training

Family-friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working within the commercial engineering sector.
• Strong purchasing/buying experience, preferably with an engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Outsourcing engineering services and ensuring timely procurement of goods.
• Maintaining relationships with vendors and analyzing market trends.
• Liaising with suppliers and negotiating contracts.

Skills

Buying and negotiating skills

Strong Excel skills

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings

Experience in commercial engineering

Strong purchasing/buying experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job Title: Buyer

We are recruiting a buyer to work for a long-standing company based in Tipton. The buyer's role and responsibilities will involve sourcing and buying materials or products needed to produce goods. The Buyer will ensure that materials are purchased at a reasonable cost, within budget, and delivered on time for production. You will also monitor supplier performance and quality, ensuring that the goods meet the required specifications.

Main Duties:

1. Outsourcing engineering services.
2. Ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of goods.
3. Maintaining relationships with vendors and suppliers.
4. Analyzing market trends to determine the most competitive prices.
5. Liaising with suppliers and negotiating contracts to secure favorable pricing and terms.
6. Developing and implementing procurement strategies.
7. Managing inventory levels and ensuring adequate stock levels.
8. Coordinating with other departments to ensure timely delivery of goods.
9. Updating and maintaining purchasing records and data.
10. Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and regulations.

Ideal Candidate Skills:

• Experience working within the commercial engineering sector.
• A good understanding of purchasing processes.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Buying and negotiating skills.
• Previous experience with ERP/MRP systems is advantageous.
• Strong purchasing/buying experience, preferably with an engineering background.

In return, the company offers full product training, a busy and interesting role, and a family-friendly working environment.