Contract Engineering Buyer (12m) – SAP/ERP, Mechanical

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

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.