Buyer

GMP Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client in Pershore who a hugely successful, within the automation industry. Due to continual growth and expansion, they are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join their team on a Temp to temp-to-perm basis. The ideal candidate will demonstrate previous experience in an Engineering company/environment with the ability to read engineer drawings to confidently handle orders and parts. As a Buyer, you will assist the Procurement Manager in the management of the company's Supplier Base, building long-term relationships with high-quality suppliers, ensuring they comply with the Company’s approval standards and the procurement function is operating efficiently and effectively. Buyer main duties: DIMENSIONS * Raise and maintain purchase orders for direct and indirect materials to support production requirements * Provide forecasts and schedules to suppliers where appropriate to maintain ongoing supply in line with customer demands * Actively manage and report supplier on time delivery performance – fully utilising typical orderbook management protocols to ensure material availability * Actively manage an open orderbook to control expenditure in line with customer demand and to support business cashflow * Liaise with Logistics and Accounts teams to manage Goods-In discrepancies to an effective conclusion * Monitor material receipts in line with schedules to help minimise Goods-In transactions error * Expedite material shortages as required to meet urgent business needs * Manage inventory levels, seeking opportunities to reduce inventory wherever practical * Negotiate pricing and contractual terms with suppliers for new and existing materials and services to drive cost reduction opportunities * Seek opportunities to install Kanban / direct line feed by commodity * Identify and select new suppliers for materials as and when required * Manage positive supplier partnership-based relationships Focussing on “best practice”, strive for and drive measurable process improvement opportunities Buyer desired skills and experience: · Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in the same role and in a similar environment · Aptitude for figures and experience with managing a budget · Experience of developing and implementing Purchasing processes and procedures which drive improvements in material availability and inventory levels · Experience of working with an ERP system GMP Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as a Recruitment Business. Job Types Job Type: Full-time Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year Benefits: * Company pension Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Pershore: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Work Location: In person