Contract Engineering Buyer

Orion Electrotech - Engineering & Technical; Walsall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech - Engineering & Technical is seeking a contract Engineering Buyer for a long-term 12-month assignment in the production environment. The role covers direct purchasing for a range of mechanical/electromechanical items, including machined and fabricated components, assemblies, cables, and indirect items to support production.

You will support the Lead Buyer, raise POs in SAP/MRP/ERP, and strive for lowest total cost, while ensuring on-time deliveries and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing / procurement experience in a production / manufacturing environment with broad based direct purchasing experience.
• Working knowledge of SAP / MRP / ERP systems and negotiation skills required (SAP ideal).
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills - pivot tables, formulas etc

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Buyer with purchasing shop floor items.
• Place purchase orders for defined suppliers using SAP / MRP / ERP.
• Ensure lowest overall cost of acquisition.
• Ensure suppliers deliver on time; expedite when needed.
• Monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Purchasing experience

ERP systems knowledge

Excel advanced

Tools

SAP

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Contract Engineering Buyer

Long contract- 12 months (with potential for further extension)

Immediate start available

Hours - 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday with flexi time around start/finish, half-day finish on a Friday

Paid O/T at a premium rate above standard hours

Innovative manufacturer is looking for a talented contract Buyer to support key projects.

It will be a varied Purchasing role with responsibility for direct purchasing within manufacture supporting the team to procure day to day items across a mechanical/electromechanical commodity range for production, from mechanical components / assemblies including machined and fabricated items through to cables and indirect items.

Key Accountabilities

• Supporting the Lead Buyer to purchasing shop floor items
• Placing purchase orders for a defined range of suppliers, using the SAP / MRP / ERP system
• Ensure lowest overall cost of acquisition.
• Ensure suppliers deliver product to agreed delivery dates. Expedite urgent requests as necessary.
• Monitor supplier performance

To succeed in this interesting Buyer's role, you will need:

• Previous purchasing / procurement experience in a production / manufacturing environment with broad based direct purchasing experience, ideally covering mechanical or electro-mechanical or electrical commodities or indirect.
• A working knowledge of SAP / MRP / ERP systems and negotiation skills required (SAP ideal)
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills - pivot tables, formulas etc

Likely to suit individuals with a background as (but not limited to) Buyer, Purchasing coordinator, Supply Chain coordinator, Engineering Buyer, Purchasing Assistant or similar