Buyer - Somerton, United Kingdom - Signature Recruitment

Signature Recruitment

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Somerton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

BUYER / PURCHASING OFFICER
Signature have partnered with a specialist engineering company in Somerton, Somerset with their search for a Buyer. Due to an internal restructure this onsite based vacancy has become available.

If you have 5 years' experience in line with the requirements below, this is a great opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team.

Location:
TA1- full time, onsite (must live within commuting distance to the office)

Experience required:

Working within a purchasing role is essential, ideally in a small to medium sized engineering or manufacturing company.
Good experience of working directly from a BOM list.
The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications is highly advantageous.
Cost analysis work and budget management.
Experience of using MRP systems for raising orders and supplier management is desirable.
Competence in using MS Office suite, particularly Excel.
Certificate of Higher Education (required)

Key responsibilities:

Work closely across the manufacturing team to ensure materials are sourced in line with specifications.
Prepare enquiries based on Bill of Materials (BOM) and/or technical drawings and distribute these to approved suppliers.
Work with suppliers ensuring necessary requirements on price, lead time and quality are met.
Communicate lead times and price changes to Production Manager ensuring he is up to date with supply issues at all times.
Negotiate POs and implement cost saving initiatives where possible.
Develop and maintain proactive working relationships with your colleagues as well as our supplier base.
Seek out suitable new or alternative suppliers where appropriate.
Support Supplier compliance by liaising with the Quality Manager to evaluate & monitor suppliers.
Ensure costings and BOMs are kept accurate and current.
Manage our stock control.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary £26,000 £34,000 depending on experience
Company pension
Flexible working hours
Free parking
Company events
Study support and funded CIPS training opportunities
Structured training and onboarding processes to support development

This a full time (Monday to Friday, 8am - 4:30pm or 8:30am - 5pm) permanent position.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£25,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Benefits: