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Technical Buyer
- East Sussex, East Sussex
- £25,000 - £30,000 per annum
- 12 applications
- Job type: Permanent, full-time
- Date:
- Reference: 20917442
Job Description
My global client based in East Sussex is looking for a Supply Chain Engineer to join their expanding work force.
A global leader in their field of manufacture they are seeking a strong individual to control in the purchasing of specific engineering parts.
This is a purchasing/supply chain role, however, the suitable applicant MUST hold a qualification in mechanical engineering or production engineering OR have an extremely strong background in mechanical engineering.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support to the suppliers in trouble shooting any problems which may arise in the production process, to purchase supplies of materials, components and services to the appropriate quality, delivery and at the lowest cost consistent with meeting company customer requirements and inventory policy. You would also be responsible for preparing management performance reports of a monthly basis.
Tasks will include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. To initiate method improvement and cost saving projects in the Production areas and with suppliers in order to reduce / remove rework and scrap of purchased components.
2. To support Production / Sales Engineering in the preparation of Process Specifications and Routings
3. To assist and provide concise information to our suppliers for the manufacture of NPI and NPD jobs
4. To obtain written quotations for the purchase of raw materials/components and services from suitably approved suppliers, complete with all additional charges for delivery, test certification, batch charges and minimum order quantities. All quotations to be covered by suitable periods of validity.
5. To be responsible for the preparation and authorisation of purchase orders in line with Company policy on Surplus stocks and their issue to suppliers. To ensure that accurate computer records are maintained and up-to-date.
6. To liaise with Engineering and Production Engineering to ensure components are designed for manufacture, including the sub-contract requirements.
This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with the aforementioned purchasing skills and qualifications to work for a burgeoning global leader in engineering manufacture. Initiative would be a highly prized quality for the ideal candidate as you would be required to source, develop and maintain relationships between suppliers and purchasing staff based on critical factors like price, delivery time and payment terms which would be left to your own initiative.
If you are looking for a challenging role within purchasing and have a strong engineering background or qualification please send through your CV.
Candidates without the necessary background, skills or qualifications will NOT be considered.
Please be aware: We are currently receiving a high volume of applications and will endeavour to contact all applicants, however if you have not been contacted within 48hrs please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Please keep visiting http://www.reed.co.uk where new jobs are posted every day and good luck with future applications.
Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited is an employment agency and employment business
My global client based in East Sussex is looking for a Supply Chain Engineer to join their expanding work force.
A global leader in their field of manufacture they are seeking a strong individual to control in the purchasing of specific engineering parts.
This is a purchasing/supply chain role, however, the suitable applicant MUST hold a qualification in mechanical engineering or production engineering OR have an extremely strong background in mechanical engineering.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support to the suppliers in trouble shooting any problems which may arise in the production process, to purchase supplies of materials, components and services to the appropriate quality, delivery and at the lowest cost consistent with meeting company customer requirements and inventory policy. You would also be responsible for preparing management performance reports of a monthly basis.
Tasks will include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. To initiate method improvement and cost saving projects in the Production areas and with suppliers in order to reduce / remove rework and scrap of purchased components.
2. To support Production / Sales Engineering in the preparation of Process Specifications and Routings
3. To assist and provide concise information to our suppliers for the manufacture of NPI and NPD jobs
4. To obtain written quotations for the purchase of raw materials/components and services from suitably approved suppliers, complete with all additional charges for delivery, test certification, batch charges and minimum order quantities. All quotations to be covered by suitable periods of validity.
5. To be responsible for the preparation and authorisation of purchase orders in line with Company policy on Surplus stocks and their issue to suppliers. To ensure that accurate computer records are maintained and up-to-date.
6. To liaise with Engineering and Production Engineering to ensure components are designed for manufacture, including the sub-contract requirements.
This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with the aforementioned purchasing skills and qualifications to work for a burgeoning global leader in engineering manufacture. Initiative would be a highly prized quality for the ideal candidate as you would be required to source, develop and maintain relationships between suppliers and purchasing staff based on critical factors like price, delivery time and payment terms which would be left to your own initiative.
If you are looking for a challenging role within purchasing and have a strong engineering background or qualification please send through your CV.
Candidates without the necessary background, skills or qualifications will NOT be considered.
Please be aware: We are currently receiving a high volume of applications and will endeavour to contact all applicants, however if you have not been contacted within 48hrs please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Please keep visiting http://www.reed.co.uk where new jobs are posted every day and good luck with future applications.
Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited is an employment agency and employment business
