Buyer - Somerton, United Kingdom - Signature Recruitment
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
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
£25,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Somerton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
Reference ID:
BUYER, SOMERTON
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