Buyer - Engineering Components

Buyer - Engineering Components Didcot, England

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Full Time Didcot, England 30000 - 40000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Job Title:
Buyer - Engineering Components

Contract Type:
Permanent

Location:
Didcot

Industry:
Engineering

Reference:
GPLO13223_1676304853

Contact Name:
Graeme Passau

Contact Email:

Job Published:
13 February 2023

Job Description

Buyer - Engineering Components

If you are an experienced buyer with a knowledge of engineering, equipment/instrumentation manufacture or STEM in general, this role will be of great interest to you!

This award winning, specialist manufacturing company, based in the South Oxfordshire STEM hub, require a knowledgeable buyer to join a small but highly skilled purchasing team.

Areas of Responsibility

  • The direct placing low to medium value Purchase Orders and also higher value orders with director/senior management authorisation
  • Supplier negotiation to ensure the timely but economic purchase of low to medium value parts on behalf of the company.
  • Sourcing potential new suppliers predominantly machined and sheet metal parts, plus other relevant components or parts.
  • Local journeys to and from suppliers as necessary.
  • Communicating with suppliers to ensure current purchase orders are progressing on time and update the MRP system with delivery information etc.
  • Communicating to the intended recipient, Project Manager, Production Manager or Procurement Manager any issues including non-availability, delivery delay or obsolescence ensuring a resolution is put in place.
  • Communicating with vendor to ensure quality issues are resolved prior to order delivery.
  • Occasional creation of shipping documentation for small export consignments using the providers online portals.

Required skills:

  • MS office including Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Computer literate - experience of ERP systems would be an advantage.
  • An interest in, or experience of, the STEM sector. Previous purchasing experience in this sector would be a distinct advantage.
  • Confident and clear telephone manner.
  • Able to communicate and liaise effectively with people of all levels.
  • Full UK driving licence and insurance to cover business use.

Buyer - Engineering Components
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