Purchaser/ Buyer

Recruitment Solutions Wales; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

RSW are working with their client based in Bridgend who are looking to recruit a Purchaser/Buyer on a temporary basis. The position is an immediate start.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Placing daily purchasing orders in line with MRP requirements to meet on-time in full-needs.
2. Working with stakeholders on direct purchases, converting inventory requests and production schedules into purchase requisitions and orders.
3. Negotiating with suppliers for best pricing and stocking agreements, driving down costs where possible.
4. Monitoring and tracking of raw materials prices.
5. Sourcing new suppliers/products locally and internationally, working with R&D on new product introduction.
6. Producing monthly purchasing reports, including OTD, PPV & PO placed on time.
7. Supplier management including open order books and weekly supplier meetings with top 10 suppliers to ensure risks and opportunities are identified and escalated as required.
8. Seeking out international alternative supplier routes, providing innovative solutions to reduce costs.
9. Management of procurement master data on D365 MRP system.
10. Attendance of daily production meetings, representing purchasing and communicating to the relevant stakeholders of any risk of deliveries and updates on current shortages.
11. Experience of shipping goods nationally and internationally (desirable).

Person Specification:

1. Relevant educational/professional experience.
2. Previous experience working in a purchasing function within a busy organisation.
3. Computer literate including Microsoft Office.
4. Experience of using ERP / MRP systems.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Negotiation skills.
7. Attention to detail.
8. Driven and tenacious.
9. Approachable.
10. Decision maker.
11. Problem solver.
12. Patient.
13. Process oriented.