Subcontract Buyer

Subcontract Buyer

Our very well established, successful, and constantly developing client based in Quedgeley currently have a vacancy for a Subcontract Buyer to join the team on a full time, permanent basis.

This is a great opportunity to join a company that has a low turnover of staff and who can offer excellent career progression if desired.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will ensure efficient raising of purchase orders, delivery schedule planning, keying in purchase orders as well as monitoring of open order reports.

Responsibilities

-Ensuring efficient delivery of supplier stock and materials

-Building supplier relationships, negotiating and visiting when required

-Keep budgets in mind and adhered to, being mindful of cost reduction

-Managing backlog of purchase orders

-Create sub contract purchase orders

-Liaise with sub contract vendor community

-Support the preparation of reports for Purchasing Supervisor

-Assist with purchase orders onto system

-Keeping accurate and up-to-date records

-Attending meetings regarding production

-Run monthly OTD & OOR reports

-Assist Purchasing Supervisor and Quality Department with GRRN’s and ensure purchase notations are updated

-Providing cover for other roles within the purchasing/planning team

-Visit suppliers as required

-Other ad-hoc and administration tasks as required

Key Attributes

-Clear communicator

-Previous use of one of ERP/MRP/MPS tools.

-Negotiation skills

-Ability to keep up with busy and varied deadlines

-Proactive approach

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4:30pm + early finish Fridays 8am - 2pm

Salary: Very competitive (to be discussed upon application) + 25 days hols + bank hols & excellent benefits package!