Purchaser Customer Care

AMF Bakery Systems Europe; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial bakery solutions provider is looking for a Purchaser - Customer Care in Leeds. This role involves sourcing machine components, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating closely with project managers. The position offers a competitive salary, long-term employment, and flexible working hours. Ideal candidates have a technical buying background in manufacturing and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive monthly salary

Long-term employment contract

Profit-sharing scheme

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience as a Technical Buyer in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read technical engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and negotiation experience preferred.
• Project management experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Procure machine components and spare parts for manufacturing.
• Expedite purchase orders for timely delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to meet objectives.
• Handle supply chain issues professionally.

Skills

Technical negotiation

Relationship management

Procurement

Problem-solving

IT Skills

Education

Vocational education or higher professional education in purchasing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job description

Are you a hands-on technical buyer with an engineering or manufacturing background As a Purchaser - Customer Care at AMF Bakery Systems you will source and purchase machine components and spare parts negotiate with suppliers and collaborate closely with engineering project managers and other this role you help ensure smooth operations drive cost savings and optimize procurement processes within a growing international company.

What do we offer you

A competitive monthly salary (depending on your knowledge and experience) excluding allowances

Long-term employment contract (we are not looking for freelancers / contractors)

Flexible working hours with the possibility to work partly from home

Profit-sharing scheme depending on the companys annual results

Work in an enthusiastic and innovative team

Plenty of opportunities to grow in your role depending on your ambitions

Responsibilities of Purchaser - Customer Care

Procuring machine components and spare parts for UK & NL manufacturing and operations.

Expediting purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.

Managing relationships with suppliers / vendors and negotiating contracts.

Working closely with the other procurement & supply chain teams within the business to meet company objectives.

Handling any supply chain issues promptly and professionally.

Participating in process improvement initiatives.

Ensuring compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.

Working with AMF global purchasing teams to ensure consistency for global supplier accounts leveraging global pricing and driving market pricing initiatives.

Job requirements

• Vocational education or higher professional education purchasing

Nevi-certificate

• Technical Buyer with experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Prior procurement experience from within an engineering manufacturing environment
• Ability to read technical engineering drawings (essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership experience
• Excellent communication skills
• A confident negotiator

Good level of IT skills including Microsoft Office

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to show initiative and take ownership of a situation
• Project management experience would be ideal (not essential)

What kind of company will you be joining

At AMF Bakery Systems you will be part of a close-knit and proud team of colleagues who contribute to the success of industrial bakeries worldwide. What connects us is our drive to innovate and our care for the world around us. Together we developed the first industrial hydrogen-powered oven a big step toward a more sustainable future.

In the UK we work with around 40 colleagues from our location in Leeds and we are part of the international Markel Food Group. At AMF everyone feels at home whether you work in the office in the workshop or at a customers site. We believe we are stronger together when everyone feels welcome heard and valued.

Diversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. We welcome people with different backgrounds and ideas because we know that this mix leads to smart solutions and strong teams. You belong here exactly as you are.

Together we are building more than machines. We are building a future where we can grow learn and make an impact together.

Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will be considered the property of AMF Bakery Systems.

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Key Skills

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• Business Sales
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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1