Enginnering Buyer
Posted 14/05/2024 by New Resource Group
We are thrilled to represent a reputable design and manufacturing firm, aiding them in their quest to recruit a dedicated Engineering Buyer for a full-time, permanent position with their fantastic team in Westbury.
This company specialises in crafting components for the safe transfer of materials, collaborating with other businesses to safeguard personnel, equipment, reputation, and the environment.
To meet the demands of global industries the company constantly focuses on research and development programmes to meet the changing demands and the evolving world legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and determine optimum sources of supply in terms of quality, cost and lead time.
- Compare costs and evaluate the quality and suitability of suppliers, materials and equipment. Select and develop appropriate vendors, using your technical knowledge.
- Observe vendor performance and recommend necessary actions to improve performance, conduct audits and supplier visits when required.
- Experienced in using Material Requirements Planning system and to ensure it contains accurate information at all times.
- Support the sales, project management and production team to provide timeous feedback on various orders and projects.
- Provide support with the production control supervisor in ensuring on time delivery to customer due dates.
- Assist with managing the daily production workload through the workshop and covering for the production control supervisor as required.
Key Skills:
- Background in Engineering/Manufacturing buying experience.
- ERP/MRP experience with M1 or D365 (or similar) will be beneficial.
- Excellent communication (both verbal and written) with the ability to make decisions and meet targets.
- Methodical and detailed work ethic.
- To be willing to travel to other group companies and suppliers as and when required.
Excellent Benefits Package
Hours of work:
Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm
This vacancy is being advertised by New Resource Group. The services of the New Resource Group are that of an Employment Agency.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- As soon as poss
- Contract Length:
- Permanent
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- Job Reference:
- BuyerEngLT
- Job ID:
- 221649333
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