Buyer - Gloucester, United Kingdom - G B Solutions

G B Solutions
G B Solutions
Verified Company
Gloucester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Buyer

Gloucester

£28,000 - £35,000


Our client, a market leader, and award-winning engineering manufacturer have an opportunity for a Buyer to become part of their team.

With a client base that spans across the globe, this exciting company supplies its products to a portfolio of well-knownnames in their sector.

The Buyer will ensure that materials are procured to meet production, covering the cost, specification, and delivery timescales.

You will perform all key tasks in the procurement process including the generation of suitable commodity strategies, selection,and approval of suppliers, order placement, parts expediting, and the resolution of any queries relating to purchase orders placed.


Responsibilities:


  • Source parts from suitable suppliers to meet the commercial and technical needs of the business
  • Place purchase and expedite 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
  • Ensure invoice queries are resolved to allow payment to be released in line with the agreed terms
  • Effectively communicate with other departments including production, design, stores, and accounts
  • Provide supplier support and be prepared to travel onsite as required
  • Identify opportunities for process, productivity, and quality improvements
  • Develop effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, customers, and suppliers

Skills/ Experience:

Purchasing experience within engineering, ideally with experience in multiple part commodities

  • Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings and specifications
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes for a range of commodities
  • Able to react to changing requirements and the vision to plan supply chains for upcoming requirements
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Receptive and adaptable to change
  • Able to travel with a full clean driving licence, or equivalent
  • Experience with MRP/ERP systems
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