Engineering Purchaser

ZipRecruiter; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description: Engineering / Technical Purchaser

Location: Willenhall, West Midlands
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 Negotiable dependant on experience

Benefits:

• 30 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• Nest pension plan
• Great company culture

Company Profile: A world leading manufacturing and development company who supply specialist equipment to the MOD, Military and Defence sectors are currently expanding their team.

Job Profile: An innovative organisation is currently seeking a versatile Technical Buyer with expertise in technical procurement and project-based mechanical engineering environments. Candidates must be UK and will undergo security vetting upon employment.

Duties:

• Utilise technical procurement skills to support company projects and financial objectives
• Balance quality, delivery, and cost in technical procurement
• Work with ERP or MRP systems and manage master lists of parts
• Select and develop suppliers
• Maintain stock levels and manage the goods inwards process
• Source and select suppliers, place and progress orders
• Calculate reorder points, economic order quantities, and minimum stock levels

Skills & Attributes:

• Extensive experience in technical procurement within a project-based role
• Proficiency in ERP or MRP systems
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering processes
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in supplier selection and development
• Knowledge of stock control and inventory management
• Preferably 5+ years in an engineering manufacturing environment
• Relevant qualification in purchasing/procurement, minimum ONC/D level

Hours of Work:

• 39.5 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday: 7:30 – 16:00
• Friday: 7:30 – 13:00