Mechanical Buyer

Futures; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company near Wakefield is seeking a Mechanical Buyer. The role involves managing the purchase of materials, stock control, and supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in purchasing mechanical components and working with R&D teams. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing quality and excellence in operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Engineering finish every Friday

Qualifications

• Experience buying mechanical components for a manufacturer.
• Prior experience working closely with R&D teams.
• Experience purchasing parts from suppliers in the Far East preferred.
• MRP/ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading cost purchase of materials and components.
• Managing stock control to ensure all material is available for production.
• Represent the department in meetings as required.
• Develop and maintain supplier and internal relationships.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier relationship management

Cost reduction strategies

Stock control

MRP/ERP

Job description

Are you a buyer with a proven background in establishing a successful, cost effective strategic supplier base to ensure a well-stocked manufacturing operation?

Do you have the ability to develop and drive supplier performance, supplier value added initiatives, cost and effective delivery?

Do you want a challenging and dynamic purchasing role?

If so, this could be the role for you!

Futures are working with a well renowned industry leading manufacture, located near Wakefield in West Yorkshire, who is looking to appoint a mechanical buyer. This is an excellent company who have a strong emphasis on quality and a reputation for excellence. On offer is a competitive salary, supporting benefits package and an engineering finish every Friday giving an effective four and a half day week.

Mechanical Buyer - Role and Responsibilities:

Responsible for leading cost purchase of materials and components
Managing stock control to ensure all material is available at all times for the production teams
Represent the department in meetings as required
Develop and maintain supplier and internal relationship

Mechanical Buyer - Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Experience buying mechanical components for a manufacturer
Prior experience working closely with R&D teams
Experience purchasing parts from suppliers in the far east preferred
MRP/ERP experience

If this role appeals, please apply now

Buyer, Buying, Purchasing, Procurement, Suppliers, Manufacturing, Engineering, Electro-Mechanical, Mechanical, Electrical