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Materials Buyer

Employer
Confidential
Location
London
Salary
30000.00 - 35000.00 GBP Annual + Negotiable
Closing date
18 Aug 2022

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Specialist Area
Buyer
Sector
Manufacturing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Our client is a leading engineering and manufacturing company that provide mechanical components for the MOD/Aerospace and Oil and Gas industries.

As the Material Buyer you will work as part of the Purchasing Team, driving and developing a fast paced and growing business coordinating between departments to ensure the manufacturing team have the correct parts.

Duties:

Identifies and processes requisitions from MRP inventory and non-MRP inventory requirements to meet production planning and sales requirements for assigned commodities.

Assists in purchase order acknowledgements & placements with suppliers

Report & resolve shipment issues with suppliers

Resolves invoice discrepancies with Finance and/or suppliers.

Ensures and maintains MRP system data integrity for supplier data including unit price, delivered lead-time, and EOQ.

Expediting of Purchase Orders to achieve on time delivery.

Resolves or notifies the Purchasing Manager to any situation impeding production workflow.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of purchasing processes

Must have experience in a buying role

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Good MS Office skills

Working knowledge of MRP and ERP systems.

Education & Experience

Experience working with IFS ERP/MRP systems desirable

Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment

Aerospace and Defence sector experience - preferred but not essential.

Procurement/ Supply chain qualification or studying towards - CPSM/ MCIPS or equivalent desirable

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