Buyer

We are looking for a Buyer with a Manufacturing background to cover an 18 month interim appointment in the Sunderland area

Working closely with the Costings and Production teams you will have the following responsibilities

• Investigate evaluate and introduce new suppliers
• Action technical enquiries by providing price and availability to the Costing Team so that they can respond to requests for a quotation from customer / prospective custom
• Procure materials to meet sample and production requirements.
• Ensure effective communication channels are used and relationships are built and maintained between Buyer and the supply base, as well as internally on site
• Ensure material booking in & out procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure all stock is subjected to regular PI counts in line with current procedure and sufficient to meet external audit requirements.
• Ensure accurate stock, WIP and finished goods levels are maintained.
• Ensure all supplier reject material is processed through the MRP system and goods are prepared for return to the supplier as necessary.
• Maintain and improve the control mechanisms for parts used in production (including effective supplier reject management). Ensure that company inventory records (including parts used in production, WIP and Finished Goods) are of the highest integrity through the use of perpetual inventory (PI) procedures.
• Gather in comparable quotes for other goods and services for the site
• Ensure supplier purchase orders & schedules are issued in line with manufacturing and customer requirements (MRP or Kanban demand triggers).
• Try to anticipate supplier difficulties, taking appropriate action to prevent shortages.
• Control and reduce costs from defective suppliers, advising them immediately of discrepancies, ensuring the replacement of rejected items speedily.

The successful candidate will have previous purchasing experience within a manufacturing / engineering environment. Good supplier appraisal and development skills are needed as is a good level of experience of MRP systems. A full driving licence is also needed as there are occasional supplier visits. Good negotiation and communication skills are essential.

If you would like more information on this excellent opportunity please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now to send your CV