Assistant Buyer - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd

Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd

Verified Company

Sheffield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Role

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic heavy engineering company which is capable of producing the largest and most technically challenging cast and forged steel components in the world from its manufacturing facilities in Sheffield.

In 2021 the business was acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence which secured its role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes, and is currently embarking upon a substantial recapitalisation project to modernise its plant and equipment over the next 10 years.

Sheffield Forgemasters is currently looking for an Assistant Buyer to join the Commercial Department.

As an Assistant Buyer at Sheffield Forgemasters you will support the Lead Buyer & Purchasing Manager in meeting the company's purchasing objectives, delivering value for money, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Procurement department.

You would be responsible for learning company purchasing procedures and policies and the use of systems which support the process & providing cover for Goods In/Stores as and when required

The main duties include:

Data Mining and analysis of procurement spend under guidance of Lead Buyer
To assist with benchmarking exercises and scope RFQ's in response to spend analysis
Assist commercial negotiation with suppliers for plant, materials and services establishing suitable terms and conditions, considering technical, quality and legal considerations.
Raising & receipting purchase orders for plant, materials & services from approved suppliers
Place low value transactional orders with suppliers under SLAs
Assist with day to day Contractor requirements
Liaising with the procurement and wider functions to promote new opportunities and innovation
Assist other members of the Procurement team as and when required
Diploma in Business Studies, purchasing and supply, supply chain management or similar
A minimum of 12 months experience in a purchasing role or similar
Proficient user of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) & Outlook.
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Have excellent organisational skills, deadline adherence and high attention to accuracy and detail
Flexible and adaptable in their approach to work
Organised and ability to prioritise workload
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and interact with other business functions and operational areas
Be selfdriven and innovative and have the ability to resolve problems
Previous experience working in the manufacturing sector and /or experience of Public Procurement
Intermediate level IT skills e.g. use of formula's, pivot tables and vlookup function up in Excel

Days/Hours of Work:

Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week.

**What can we offer you in return?

Long established local employer
Investment in a stateoftheart new facility
Competitive Salary
Equivalent to 33 days
Central location with free onsite parking
Matched Pension scheme and Life Assurance Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Company enhanced family friendly policies
On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on wellbeing focus topics
Discounted Westfield Health Cash Plan Scheme
Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

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