Position: Buyer
Salary: £30000 (might be higher for the right candidate)
Type of role: 6 months with the potential of permanent employment
Location: Gloucester
We are now seeking to recruit a Buyer for a busy engineering company based in Gloucester. The appropriate candidate would initially join a company on 6-month contract basis with potential of permanent employment subject market conditions.
Responsibilities:
Source parts from suitable suppliers to meet the commercial and technical needs of the business.
Place purchase orders to fulfil MRP and project demand.
Develop and manage suppliers for assigned commodities to ensure key performance levels are achieved.
Develop commodity strategies to ensure capacity, capability, quality, cost and supply chain risk are understood.
Perform supplier approval activities as required.
Maintain MRP part and purchase order information.
Expedite purchase orders to ensure production needs are fulfilled.
Develop effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholder, customers and suppliers to ensure best outcomes for TBS.
Requirements:
Have previous purchasing experience within engineering environment.
Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Understanding of manufacturing processes for a range of commodities.
Be able to react to changing requirements and the vision to plan supply chains for upcoming requirements.
Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
The appropriate candidate will be confident in carrying out all aspects of vehicle maintenance, and alongside a good approach to customer service
If you think this is appropriate opportunity please email your CV to or contact Marta on (phone number removed)
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