Your new company

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Buyer to join a successful and fast-paced organisation operating within a technically demanding, performance-led environment. You'll join a collaborative purchasing team where you can take ownership of day-to-day procurement activity, work closely with technical and operational stakeholders, and directly influence supplier performance and delivery.

Your new role

Reporting to the Procurement Lead, you'll manage operational purchasing activity while supporting procurement improvement projects.Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing Bills of Materials (BOMs) to identify purchasing requirements
• Sourcing components, obtaining quotations and negotiating pricing and lead times
• Raising purchase orders and agreeing supplier delivery schedules
• Managing outstanding orders, shortages and potential supply delays
• Working closely with design, production and stores teams to prioritise requirements
• Developing effective relationships with suppliers and improving delivery performance
• Maintaining accurate purchasing and parts information within the ERP system
• Supporting continuous improvement and ad hoc procurement projects

What you'll need to succeed

You'll be a proactive and commercially minded Buyer / Purchasing professional who enjoys working in a busy operational environment. You'll ideally bring:

• Previous purchasing experience within a manufacturing, engineering or similarly technical environment
• Practical experience working with BOMs
• Strong supplier sourcing, negotiation and relationship management skills
• Experience using ERP systems and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to manage conflicting priorities and resolve supply issues
• A proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused approach
• Confidence challenging existing processes and suggesting improvements

What you'll get in return

You'll receive a competitive salary dependent on experience, alongside:

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Company pension with 5% employer contribution
• Free onsite parking
• The opportunity to develop your purchasing experience within a fast-paced technical environment

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