Purchaser

Ethero; Newcastle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement company in the UK is seeking a Purchaser to manage supplier relationships and ensure quality inventory levels. Candidates should have experience in procurement within manufacturing or engineering sectors, along with strong negotiation abilities. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to supply chain efficiency and requires attention to detail. Interested candidates should submit their CV to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and reliability.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure the availability of materials when needed.
• Coordinate with the engineering and production teams to understand material requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to delivery, quality, or cost.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Conduct market research to stay informed about trends and changes in the supply market.

Skills

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Management

Inventory Management

Cost Analysis

Market Research

Quality Assurance

Job description

Purchaser Required

must have experience and understanding of technical drawings

Responsibilities

- Identify and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and reliability.
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers.
- Manage inventory levels to ensure the availability of materials when needed.
- Coordinate with the engineering and production teams to understand material requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to delivery, quality, or cost.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Conduct market research to stay informed about trends and changes in the supply market

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- Qualifications
- Proven experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Knowledge of supply chain management principles.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Skills

- ERP Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Contract Negotiation
- Supplier Management
- Inventory Management
- Cost Analysis
- Market Research
- Quality Assurance

If you feel you would be a good candidate for this role please send you CV to [e-mail]

This position would be commutable from the following areas Hanley, Stoke on Trent , Tunstall, Newcastle under Lyme, Longton,Meir, Audley and surrounding areas