CONTRACT ENGINEERING BUYER

Orion Electrotech Sales; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Contract Engineering Buyer for a 6-month contract in Wolverhampton. This role involves direct purchasing across a range of mechanical and electro-mechanical commodities. The ideal candidate will have robust purchasing experience, negotiation skills, and familiarity with SAP/MRP/ERP systems. Immediate start is available, and the position includes responsibilities such as placing orders and monitoring supplier performance to ensure timely delivery and cost reductions.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing / procurement experience in a production / manufacturing environment.
• Broad-based direct purchasing experience covering mechanical, electro-mechanical or electrical commodities.
• Working knowledge of SAP / MRP / ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the purchasing of shop floor items.
• Price negotiation to ensure the lowest overall cost.
• Placing purchase orders using the SAP / MRP / ERP system.
• Ensure suppliers deliver products on time.
• Monitoring supplier performance for cost reductions.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of SAP / MRP / ERP

Job description

CONTRACT ENGINEERING BUYER

6-month contract, Immediate start available

Innovative manufacturer is looking for a contract Production Buyer to support some of their key projects.

As contract Buyer, itwill be a varied Purchasing role with responsibility for direct purchasing within manufacture supporting thePurchasing Managerto procure day-to-day items across a mechanical / electro-mechanical commodity range for production, from mechanical components / assemblies including metalwork to cables, electronics, and consumables.

Key accountabilities for contract Buyer will include :

• Supporting the purchasing of shop floor items
• Price negotiation / ensuring the lowest overall cost of acquisition.
• Placing purchase orders for a defined range of suppliers, using the SAP / MRP / ERP system
• Ensure suppliers deliver product to agreed delivery dates.
• Cost reductions
• Monitor supplier performance

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

• Previouspurchasing / procurement experience in a production / manufacturing environment
• Broad-based direct purchasing experience, ideally covering mechanical, electro-mechanical or electrical commodities.
• A working knowledge of SAP / MRP / ERP systems and negotiation skills are required.

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