CONTRACT ENGINEERING BUYER

CONTRACT ENGINEERING BUYER 

6-month contract, Immediate start available 

Innovative manufacturer is looking for a contract Production Buyer to support some of their key projects.

As contract Buyer, it will be a varied Purchasing role with responsibility for direct purchasing within manufacture supporting the Purchasing Manager to procure day-to-day items across a mechanical / electro-mechanical commodity range for production, from mechanical components/assemblies including metalwork to cables, electronics, and consumables.

Key accountabilities for contract Buyer will include: 

• Supporting the  purchasing of shop floor items

• Price negotiation  / ensuring the lowest overall cost of acquisition.

• Placing purchase orders for a defined range of suppliers, using the SAP / MRP / ERP system

• Ensure suppliers deliver product to agreed delivery dates. 

• Cost reductions

• Monitor supplier performance

To succeed in this interesting Buyer's role, you will need:

• Previous purchasing/procurement experience in a production/manufacturing environment

• Broad-based direct purchasing experience, ideally covering mechanical, electro-mechanical or electrical commodities.

• A working knowledge of SAP / MRP / ERP systems and negotiation skills are required. 

Hours of work - 

Hours – 8:30 – 5:15 Monday – Thursday, 

8:30 – 1:00 pm Friday

The role will be working on an Inside IR35 basis, and the option to work either direct PAYE or via an Umbrella company is available

Please contact Alison Kemp for further details or apply via the link

Likely to suit individuals with a background as (but not limited to) Buyer, Supply Chain Buyer, Commodity manager, Manufacturing Procurement, direct buyer, Purchasing Specialist, Production buyer, Project Purchasing