Materials Buyer/Progress Chasser

EPC Recruitment Solutions; Andover; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Material Buyer to join the Purchasing Team in Andover. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, oversee materials planning for manufacturing, and drive cost-saving initiatives. The ideal applicant will have experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a buying role.
• Experience with procurement platforms.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage orders and supplier deliveries.
• Problem-solve using manufacturing MRP systems.
• Negotiate with suppliers for cost savings.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Tools

Sage

CIM

Job description

As the Material Buyer you will work as part of the Purchasing Team, driving and developing a fast paced and growing business. Responsible for the materials buying / planning for the manufacture of complex electro-mechanical systems and subsystems.

Accountabilities

• Process and manage orders to ensure suppliers are delivering in the correct time frames, with all cost and stock hold requirements being adhered to.
• Problem solve scenarios using a detailed insight of a manufacturing based MRP system to ensure that risk of excess stock and cost is minimised.
• Proactively look for cost savings through consolidation and negotiation with existing suppliers and sourcing and developing new suppliers.
• Ensure that existing suppliers are maintaining agreed cost and lead-time agreement.
• Prepare and circulate internal management reports.
• Maintain accuracy on system inputted data and allow the best visibility for the planning and production departments.
• Liaise closely with customer facing Managers

Experience

• Have previous experience working in buying role
• Experience in working with procurement platforms (Sage/CIM)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to speak to customers, clients and internal colleagues at all levels.
• Previous experience of working within manufacturing
• Strong administrative and data entry skills with good attention to detail.
• Experience/knowledge of producing accurate costings.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast paced and high pressure environment