Buyer

This is a great opportunity for anyone with purchasing experience to join a highly progressive business within the Sheffield area.

Client Details

Located in Sheffield my client are a leading pumps engineering business that supply products into a range of markets in the UK and worldwide. This position is brand new to market and would fit somebody who is looking for a quick progression route and personal development.

Description

As the Buyer you will have the following responsibilities:

• Utilising the MRP system to identify & order appropriate direct materials allowing for lead time, and safety.

• Develop & maintain supplier relationships to ensure optimum communication of delays & expediting of materials.

• Close liaison with suppliers, customers & European procurement team.

• Identify potential new suppliers & cost saving opportunities.

• Meet & maintain inventory turns targets to flex inventory to volume processed.

• Maintain stock accuracy through routine scheduled cycle count activity & updates MRP accordingly.

• Maintain departmental KPIs related to availability, cost & accuracy of stock.

• Support & meet site schedule attainment through close communication with the planning department.

• Working closely with value streams to develop & maintain material replenishment systems, flow improvements and visual ordering triggers.

• Attend regular meetings in relation to new product introduction and material specification changes to follow up with suppliers and ensure changes are applied in line with company procedures.

• Actively update and maintain master data

• Generate & update daily/weekly reporting & identify trends requiring action.

Profile

The successful candidate for the Buyer role will ideally have the following key skills and qualities:

• Background within medium/high volume manufacturing/engineering environment

• Previous experience within a similar level purchasing role

• Background in manufacturing / engineering

• Highly experienced in working under own initiative, demonstrating an ability to set & meet personal targets, combined with the flexibility to adjust to workload priorities to take account of new deadlines.

• Interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to customer service.

• IT knowledge, particularly Excel, and MRP systems.

• A language would be advantageous but is not essential.

Job Offer

£25,000 - £30,00