Buyer

Travail Employment Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced manufacturing company in Wellingborough is seeking a Buyer/Purchaser to assist in the purchasing department. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' experience in a buying role, particularly within manufacturing or engineering. This position offers a salary range of £30,000 - £33,000 plus benefits including healthcare cash plan, employee discount, and annual leave. A strong focus on multitasking and computer skills is necessary.

Benefits

Health Care Cash Plan

Christmas Shutdown

Employee Discount

22 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a purchasing role in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ability to prioritize work and work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist the purchasing team in the smooth running of the department.
• Order stock to ensure efficient production.
• Manage stock levels to avoid overstocking or understocking.
• Work with the Purchasing Manager on growth plans with suppliers.
• Prepare reports on purchase activities and supplier performance.

Skills

Multitasking

Working to deadlines

Good computer skills

Microsoft package proficiency

Job description

Overview

Buyer / Purchasing for a fast paced Manufacturing company

Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 basic (neg) plus many benefits. Company Benefits including Health Care Cash Plan, Christmas Shutdown, Employee Discount, 22 days of annual leave (Plus bank holidays off), increases with length of service, Attendance Bonus

Working Hours: 37.50 Hours a week Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00

Location: Wellingborough

Responsibilities

• We are looking for a buyer/ Purchaser to assist the purchasing team in the smooth running of the purchasing department. You will be someone who has worked in a buying/purchasing role previously ideally in a Manufacturing or Engineering environment.
• Ideally with a minimum of 2 years background working in a buying position ideally within a manufacturing or Engineering environment you will be able to multitask & to work to deadlines. Be able to prioritise work and use own initiative. Have good computer skills and used to using all Microsoft packages.
• The role will involve ordering stock to ensure production runs efficiently, managing stock levels to ensure we are neither under nor overstocked.
• You will play a key role in working with the Purchasing Manager in developing long-term growth plans with suppliers and ensuring the needs of our manufacturing operation are met. You will also assist in ensuring the smooth operation of the company inventory system.
• Key Responsibilities: Run BOMs (Bills of Materials) to purchase stock. Checking order confirmations and handling queries with suppliers. Assisting with Perpetual Inventory. Using reports to look at stock levels (overstocks). Prepare reports on purchase activities and supplier performance

Interested in this great Buying/ Purchasing role then send your CV to us today. Feel free to contact the Travail Welling borough Branch for more information about this position.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.