Buyer

A successful manufacturing engineering business require a Buyer. Applicants should be positive , self-starters looking to make a difference. Previous experience in a Procurement / Supply Chain role would be advantageous. Role based commutable of Southampton

The Buyer will work within a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers reporting to a Procurement Manager. The focus of activities will be on the procurement of direct materials for manufacturing. The Buyer will collaborate closely with stakeholders across quality, design and production. The role is based a commutable distance from Southampton; Christchurch, Ringwood, Totton, Eastleigh, Romsey

Specific duties of the Buyer include:

• Purchase Order Management - raise, place and expedite
• Supplier Relationship Management - Drive supply chain partners against OTD/OTIF metrics
• Support Senior Buyer and Procurement Manager in achievement of cost down targets
• Investigate potential new suppliers and supply chain partners
• Contribute to the development of new procurement & supply chain processes and procedures
• Maintenance of procurement department data in MRP system

Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous purchasing, supply chain or Buyer experience
• An understanding of engineering or manufacturing environments would be advantageous bit not essential
• Positive, self-starter capable of injecting energy into the team
• Ability to foster relationships both internally and externally
• Comfortable being onsite 4 days per week and living a commutable distance of Southampton; Christchurch, Ringwood, Eastleigh, Totton, Romsey, Lymington