buyer Leicester, England
Job description
ADS Laser is a family run business and is the premier metal laser cutting, precision folding, fabricating and finishing company in the U.K. From Bespoke to Volume Solutions, we have the capability of working from design through to project completion on a wide range of projects from intricately designed Point of Sale materials to volume components. These find their way into Rail systems for Siemens, Trains for TfL, apartment balconies for Sapphire and sales aids for Lancôme Fragrances.
Our highly skilled and happy team is important to our business and that of our customers. This translates into exceptional service and quality. Since founding, ADS has grown tremendously YOY and continues to grow from continuing investment in machinery, infrastructure and in highly-skilled people, employing over 85 in an 87,000 square feet unit whilst possessing the very latest technology.
DUE TO CONTINUED EXPANSION WE’RE HIRING…
Vacant Job Position: Buyer (Sheet Metal)
The role is to take ownership of and to make improvements to the purchasing function for the Company. To maintain strong relationships with current suppliers and build relationships with potential suppliers. To source the correct products for the Company and Departments in a timely manner, negotiating the best value prices from a range of suppliers in order to support the daily operations of the manufacturing facility, working to company process standards and operating procedures. The role will also share the provision of holiday and absence cover for administrative staff.
The ideal candidate will have purchasing experience within the sheet metal manufacturing sector, strong communication and negotiating skills and be PC literate with experience of Microsoft packages, especially Excel. Experience of using SAGE and CRM systems a distinct advantage.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Self-motivated and focused, with a flexible attitude
- Good attention to detail, with high levels of accuracy & a commitment to quality
- Able to work on & use own initiative & problem solve
- Strong communication, team working & people skills
- Demonstrate a professional & courteous attitude
- Act with integrity & honesty
- Positive attitude to innovation & change
- Looking to build a career in a fast-growing business.
Key Responsibilities
- Negotiating/Expediting of Purchase Orders to ensure ADS receive material within agreed lead times
- Acknowledge and react to purchasing requests in a timely manner
- Obtain quotes from suppliers to obtain the best value
- Negotiate better prices where possible
- Maintain strong relationships with current vendors and build relationships with potential vendors
- Create purchase orders on Sage and ensure order acknowledgements
- Create new product codes where required
- Print copy of purchase order and note the time and date the p/o was sent
- Follow up to vendors with phone call to confirm p/o has been received
- Check order confirmations are correct
- Confirm lead time on all orders and follow up to ensure orders are delivered on time
- Ensure materials price spreadsheet is kept up to date
- Produce and circulate weekly/monthly stock/purchasing reports
- Scan in previous job packs
- To work efficiently and effectively towards departmental KPIs
- All other administrative duties associated with purchasing including booking jobs onto Sage / Hubspot / Trutops, scanning, filing etc
- Providing holiday and absence cover for administration staff
Benefits of Working for ADS:
- Competitive rates of pay dependent on experience between £25k - £30k per annum
- Non contractual quarterly bonus scheme
- Above statutory holiday entitlement and additional service linked holiday
- Christmas shutdown for one week
- 40 hour working week, 07.30 – 16.45 Monday to Thursday and 07.30 – 12.30 Friday
- Pension scheme
- Commitment to investing in training and development
- Company workwear and PPE provided
- Onsite parking
- Onsite Gym
- Staff canteen
- We are a successful and fast growing business
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Quarterly bonus
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment (ideally sheet metal)?
- Do you have string communication and negotiation skills?
Work Location: In person
