Production Buyer
Location: Lydney
Position: Full time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £30,000 + Benefits
Our Client
Our client is a Global business providing end-to-end cutting edge, innovative engineering solutions to a broad customer base. A market leader in their sector they are renowned for designing and manufacturing quality products, they have established an impressive reputation in their niche sector.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a unique and market-leading business offering you long-term career development in a varied and challenging role. Our client is now looking for individuals to join their journey in achieving sustainable growth through product innovation, technical expertise and market leadership.
As the company continues to grow at a rapid rate, they offer superb career opportunities.
Responsibilities of Buyer:
- Developing and maintaining a base of approved suppliers
- Draw up contingency plan so multiple options are available to ensure manufacturing is not disrupted by supplier failure
- Working with other departments to align costs and timings
- Research new suppliers to achieve cost savings and target new opportunities
- Review costs to obtain savings, evaluate orders and analyse order volumes
- Manage inventory levels based on supply strategy, goals, and related products
- Work with registered suppliers for quotations to satisfy Project and Production departments
- Prepare audits and work towards maintaining ISO and H&S certifications and standards
The Ideal Candidate:
- Must have Buying / Purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience of cost analyst work and budget management
- Desirable of familiarisation in using ERP systems
- Personable with impeccable telephone manners
- Ability to work in a busy environment at a consistent pace and manage timely tasks under pressure
- Excellent IT and computer skills, proficient across Microsoft platforms
- Ability to work well in a team as well as on own initiative
- Working to deadlines efficiently, with high attention to detail
Next Steps:
If this sounds like a great opportunity and you can demonstrate a proven track record in delivering the above, then please click Apply to upload your CV for consideration. Alternatively, contact Holly Williams on 01291 497280 or holly@autographrecruitment.co.uk
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