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Our client manufactures high-tech satellite ground stations as well as high performance bespoke machines and are offering a superb job opportunity for a Buyer in Basingstoke, Hampshire. The Role The position of Buyer will ideally suit someone who has been a Purchasing Assistant, Junior Buyer or Buyer within a manufacturing industry. Key Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager, as a Buyer you will be responsible for the following: - Receiving and procuring against bills of materials from the engineering department - Initiates RFQ process and prepare bid documents. - Work closely with engineering staff to procure components and related parts - Raise and send purchase orders, check order acknowledgements and resolve discrepancies. - Maintain current and accurate purchase order data in the purchasing system - Co-ordinating treatments and secondary processes required on procured items - Keeping stock levels to a minimum - Good Commercial acumen and negotiation skills - Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers, including regular visits to further the relationship - Find new suppliers appropriate to the business needs and cost reduction. - Monitor target costs against proposal costs - Resolve problems and issues related to purchasing - Resolve invoice queries. - Assisting the Purchasing Department Head in producing progress reports Desirable requirements are: The ideal candidate for the role of Buyer will have 1 years proven purchasing experience working within a purchasing environment and will have: - Experience working within a procurement team - Experience with MRP system / systems - Excellent cyommunication skills, able to communicate effectively and build relationships with colleagues, management and suppliers - Excellent Planning & Organisation skills - Flexibility, adaptability & Initiative - Good administrative skills - Must be proactive and self-motivated with a confident and determined attitude - Strong attention to detail - Professional approach to work and enthusiastic with ability to work effectively as part of a team or on your own - Ability to multitask and work to deadlines - CIPS 3 qualified or working towards would be beneficial - An understanding of and interest in the manufacturing sector would be advantageous Rewards For the role of Buyer, you will receive a salary of £24,000 to £32,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. How to apply Please note that eRecruitSmart is a Recruitment Agent and not a direct employer. Your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager at the company who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to. Please only apply if you consent to these terms. You must have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered. We look forward to hearing from you! Purchasing, buyer, procurement, orders, CIPS,

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