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Buyer
£28k-£30k
Permanent
Coventry

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer to work for a well-established and reputable company, based in Coventry.
The successful candidate will have a strong purchasing and procurement background, preferably in the manufacturing production industry.

The Role

* Order placement and expediting
* Able to work in a project driven environment
* Supplier contract negotiations, implementation and contract management
* Experience in BOM creation, works order management and understanding the overall flow of a manufacturing programme
* Management of supplier purchase orders from creation to invoice
* Materials control / stock level management with production and materials team
* Constant liaising with suppliers to ensure strong relationships
* Ensure suppliers deliver product to agreed delivery dates
* Progress chasing urgent requests as necessary
* Dealing with invoice and delivery queries
* Supporting and dealing with problems raised by suppliers and communicating effectively
* Working in line with ISO9001 monitor and report on supplier performance and evaluation

The Person

* Must have experience of purchasing all grades and sections of steel and other metals
* The ideal candidate will have experience working with an MRP package to compliment the buying process
* The ability to read technical drawings is advantageous
* Good proven negotiation skills and cost reduction
* Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to make decisions, meet targets and work under pressure
* A business-like approach and diplomacy when negotiating
* Strong IT skills, including Excel for data analysis

For more information, please call Bethany Fardon on

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