Buyer - Poole - up to £31k doe

Our client - a global engineering company - are looking to recruit a Buyer based in Poole.

In this crucial role, you will be responsible for sourcing the correct products and services at the right time and price in line with MRP requirements and approved requests to support the business plan and predicted stock levels. With strong customer service skills and a proactive approach, you will work closely with colleagues in the purchasing team and other departments within the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Purchasing of components as required and directed in line with requirements generated via the MRP system, ensuring OTIF requirements are fully achieved.
• Reviewing MRP rescheduling requirements and making informed decisions from outcome.
• Ensure all purchasing activities are completed in a controlled and professional manner in line with the demands of the business.
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure quality, commercial and delivery targets are achieved in line with business requirements.
• Proactively expediting outstanding orders with suppliers to ensure there is no impact on production schedules.
• Assisting in the reduction of inventory by purchasing parts in line with appropriate logistics and inventory replenishment systems with suppliers.
• Establishing and building sound and professional supplier relationships.

Skills and experience required:

• Experience in a similar purchasing role within a manufacturing / engineering environment.
• Ideally hold or studying for a professional purchasing qualification (CIPS)
• Good understanding and working knowledge of MRP2 / ERP systems.
• An understanding of Lean practice and principles.
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office (specifically Excel)
• Experience of 'Pull Systems’ Kanban etc.
• Ability to understand the basic principles
• Skilled in the reading of an engineering drawings

In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, attractive benefits and free on-site parking.