Buyer (Sheet Metal) - Leicester, United Kingdom - ADS Laser Cutting Ltd

ADS Laser Cutting Ltd

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Leicester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Vacant Job Position:
Buyer (Sheet Metal)

Background Information:

ADS Laser is a family run business and is the premier
metal laser cutting, precision folding, fabricating and finishing company in the U.K.

From Bespoke to Volume Solutions, we have the capability of working from design through to project completion on a wide range of projects from intricately designed Point of Sale materials to volume components.

These find their way into Rail systems for Siemens, Trains for TfL, apartment balconies for Sapphire and sales aids for Lancôme Fragrances.

Our highly skilled and happy team is important to our business and that of our customers. This translates into exceptional service and quality.

Since founding, ADS has grown tremendously YOY and continues to grow from continuing investment in machinery, infrastructure and in highly-skilled people, employing over 85 in an 87,000 square feet unit whilst possessing the very latest technology.

The role is to take ownership of and to make improvements to the purchasing function for the Company. To maintain strong relationships with current suppliers and build relationships with potential suppliers.

To source the correct products for the Company and Departments in a timely manner, negotiating the best value prices from a range of suppliers in order to support the daily operations of the manufacturing facility, working to company process standards and operating procedures.

The role will also share the provision of holiday and absence cover for administrative staff.

We are looking for someone who is:

Self-motivated and focused, with a flexible attitude
Good attention to detail, with high levels of accuracy & a commitment to quality
Able to work on & use own initiative & problem solve
Strong communication, team working & people skills
Demonstrate a professional & courteous attitude
Act with integrity & honesty
Positive attitude to innovation & change
Looking to build a career in a fastgrowing business.

Key Responsibilities

Negotiating/Expediting of Purchase Orders to ensure ADS receive material within agreed lead times
Acknowledge and react to purchasing requests in a timely manner
Obtain quotes from suppliers to obtain the best value
Negotiate better prices where possible
Maintain strong relationships with current vendors and build relationships with potential vendors
Create purchase orders on Sage and ensure order acknowledgements
Create new product codes where required
Print copy of purchase order and note the time and date the p/o was sent
Follow up to vendors with phone call to confirm p/o has been received
Check order confirmations are correct
Confirm lead time on all orders and follow up to ensure orders are delivered on time
Ensure materials price spreadsheet is kept up to date
Produce and circulate weekly/monthly stock/purchasing reports
Scan in previous job packs
To work efficiently and effectively towards departmental KPIs
All other administrative duties associated with purchasing including booking jobs onto Sage / Hubspot / Trutops, scanning, filing etc
Providing holiday and absence cover for administration staff