Junior Buyer

Brightwork Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwork Limited in Warrington is seeking a Junior Buyer who will learn and be responsible for sourcing and procuring engineering, facility and manufacturing equipment spare parts and services.

The role includes negotiating terms and conditions of purchase and identifying cost reduction initiatives, with significant interaction with the maintenance and technical teams. Occasional travel to Europe sites is required, with periods of 2–4 weeks every few months.

Qualifications

• Some experience in a buying/procurement environment.
• Articulate, Numerate and System literate.
• Computer literate.
• Good communicator.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Driving licence - travel to cover sites once trained.

Responsibilities

• Reacts to Purchase Requisitions for Ad-hoc (Spot Buy) and Inventory Controlled items in a timely manner.
• Travelling to customer sites when required
• Sources and Procures Engineering, Facility & Manufacturing Equipment Spare Parts and Services.
• Places Purchase Orders in the company system.
• Expedites Delivery of Orders and updates Delivery Promise Dates within the system.
• Ensures On Time Delivery of Goods through effective supplier monitoring and management.
• Identifies and Executes Cost Reduction initiatives through negotiating price reductions or through identifying product substitution through formal agreement and approval with the customer.
• Reports and Tracks Cost Savings within the company system
• Resolves non-conforming delivery issues and arranges return of goods for credit or replacement.
• Resolves Invoice Queries
• Ensure company reports are maintained within a timely manner (Weekly basis)

Skills

Numerate

System literate

Good communicator

Time management

Driving licence

Job description

Our client is currently recruiting a Junior Buyer who will learn and be responsible for Sourcing & Procuring Engineering, Facility & Manufacturing Equipment Spare Parts and Services.

Additionally, you will be responsible for negotiating best terms and conditions of purchase (Price, Leadtime, Payment Terms) and for identifying and executing Cost Reduction initiatives. The role is customer-facing and will require a significant amount of interaction with the customers maintenance and technical team members.

Please note that due to our client's customer base there will be times you will spend at sites in Europe. Travel will not be constant but it could be every two or three months for periods of 2-4 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Reacts to Purchase Requisitions for Ad-hoc (Spot Buy) and Inventory Controlled items in a timely manner.
• Travelling to customer sites when required
• Sources and Procures Engineering, Facility & Manufacturing Equipment Spare Parts and Services.
• Places Purchase Orders in the company system.
• Expedites Delivery of Orders and updates Delivery Promise Dates within the system.
• Ensures On Time Delivery of Goods through effective supplier monitoring and management.
• Identifies and Executes Cost Reduction initiatives through negotiating price reductions or through identifying product substitution through formal agreement and approval with the customer.
• Reports and Tracks Cost Savings within the company system
• Resolves non-conforming delivery issues and arranges return of goods for credit or replacement.
• Resolves Invoice Queries
• Ensure company reports are maintained within a timely manner (Weekly basis)

Qualifications

• Some experience in a buying/procurement environment
• Articulate, Numerate and System literate.
• Computer literate
• Good communicator
• Excellent time management skills
• Driving licence -travel to cover sites once trained

Mon - Fri - 8:30 – 5:30

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing business. You will also have the opportunity to work at different sites in Europe.