Buyer

Contract Type: Agency temp 6mths initial contract

Salary / Benefits:£30-35,000

Job Elements

• As a member of the supply chain team, you will be responsible for procuring material to production requirements (MRP schedule) whilst following the Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Service (QCDS) principles.
• Providing a liaison between the factory and its supplier base, developing existing supplier relationships and reducing costs whilst ensuring on time deliveries.
• Responsible for commercial decisions within the supply chain, both within project teams and on a day to day basis whilst liaising with quality / engineering departments.
• Creation of price and supply contracts through price negotiations.
• Bench marking of existing supplier performance against potential suppliers in the market through comparative analysis.
• Create purchase orders to MRP schedules within SAP. Maintain order integrity during period of purchase order, responsible for maintenance of delivery date, price, lead time etc.
• Analysis of delivery schedules and progression of overdue purchase orders to ensure on time deliveries. Liaise with production control department to ensure flow of information regarding deliveries.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelors Degree, preferably within business related discipline.
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience within purchasing / supply chain role within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of S.A.P. preferable.
• Good understanding of Microsoft office is required.
• Understanding of low volume purchasing would be of benefit.

Petrie Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.