Engineering Buyer: Materials & Supplier Excellence

Mane Contract Services; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking an Engineering Buyer for a Staffordshire-based engineering and manufacturing operation. You will provide day-to-day support to the production supply chain by using MRP/ERP systems to ensure materials are available to meet production needs.

Key duties include raising purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, developing supplier relationships, reviewing MRP data, and preparing supplier quotations and reports.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word; Access is advantageous.
• Practical experience using ERP/MRP systems including BOMs, production scheduling, forecasts and capacity planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to address supply issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Commercial awareness of purchasing, supplier management and cost control.
• Proactive approach to building supplier relationships.
• Good understanding of Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD) in an engineering supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, components and services per production and operational requirements.
• Raise and manage Purchase Orders to meet Quality, Cost and Delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing suppliers.
• Assist in supplier identification, assessment and selection.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Purchasing

Supplier management

Cost control

QCD awareness

Relationship building

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Mane Contract Services is seeking an Engineering Buyer for a Staffordshire-based engineering and manufacturing operation. You will provide day-to-day support to the production supply chain by using MRP/ERP systems to ensure materials are available to meet production needs.

Key duties include raising purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, developing supplier relationships, reviewing MRP data, and preparing supplier quotations and reports.