Buyer

CNC Recruitment is seeking skilled Buyers to join a reputable client in the Bridgwater area. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced operators who take pride in their precision and independence, with potential to secure a long-term or permanent position.

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Pay Rate: DOE
Contract: Full time Permanent

Hours of Work – Monday -Thursday 7am – 4pm Friday 7am – 1:30pm

Key Duties:

·Assess procurement needs and develop a clear strategy for purchasing goods and services. Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their offerings in terms of quality, price, and reliability.

·Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain the best terms of purchase, including discounts, shipping, and payment terms.

·Maintain a robust relationship with suppliers and manage vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and performance metrics.

·Explore alternative sources to reduce supply chain risk.

·Maintain supplier approvals via desktop audits or site visits.

·Escalate and resolve supplier delivery or quality issues quickly. Support incoming goods inspection and resolve quality issues with suppliers.

·Work with production, planning, quality, and finance teams to align supply with operational needs.

·Monitor inventory levels and place orders to replenish stocks as needed, while avoiding excess or insufficient inventory.

·Ensure adherence to legal, environmental, import/export and regulatory requirements in the purchasing process.

·Review and process purchase requisitions, converting them into purchase orders.

·Track orders and confirm system lead times, delivery dates, and costs.

·Maintain comprehensive records of all purchasing activities, including procurement requests, purchase orders, and spending analyses.

·Produce and report KPIs to the management team where required.

·Stay updated with industry trends/new product development (NPD) and purchasing practices through continuous professional development and networking.

·Implement, support, and monitor all the company’s procedures and policies within the department.

·Develop solutions to current issues within the department and plan further improvements for the long-term business plan.

Requirements:

·Driving license.

·Methodical problem solver and creative thinker.

·To be a solution provider.

·Ability to recognise a failure in the system or process and suggest or create a solution.

·Experience of dealing with behaviors in the workplace.

·Ability to work and beat set targets.

·Extremely good time management skills.

·Ability to delegate and manage tasks.

·Computer literate with MRP/ERP experience.

·Ability to work to tight deadlines.

·Knowledge of industry best practices.

·Have buying experience in the engineering sector.