Strategic Engineering Buyer (MRP/ERP)

Matchtech; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech, a global engineering business, is seeking a Buyer to join the procurement team in Wimborne Minster. You will purchase in-line with MRP, focus on direct materials and subcontract services, and read engineering drawings.

You will report to a Procurement Manager, drive supplier performance, schedule and re-schedule MRP orders, and contribute to cost saving and inventory reduction initiatives within a mechanical manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Procurement experience in manufacturing or engineering environments
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• MRP/ERP literacy
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Purchasing in-line with MRP and driving suppliers against OTD/OTIF metrics
• Scheduling and Re-scheduling of MRP orders
• Supplier relationship management activities - review meetings, visits etc.
• Analysis of procurement department data to drive activities and shape broader procurement strategies
• Support cost saving, supplier rationalisation and inventory reduction objectives
• Participate in process and CI initiatives within the procurement function

Skills

Procurement experience

Read engineering drawings

MRP/ERP literacy

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Matchtech, a global engineering business, is seeking a Buyer to join the procurement team in Wimborne Minster. You will purchase in-line with MRP, focus on direct materials and subcontract services, and read engineering drawings.

You will report to a Procurement Manager, drive supplier performance, schedule and re-schedule MRP orders, and contribute to cost saving and inventory reduction initiatives within a mechanical manufacturing environment.