Engineering Purchaser

Benefits:

• 30 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• Nest pension plan
• Great company culture

Company Profile:
A world leading manufacturing and development company who supply specialist equipment to the MOD, Military and Defence sectors are currently expanding their team.
Job Profile:
An innovative organisation is currently seeking a versatile Technical Buyer with expertise in technical procurement and project-based mechanical engineering environments. Candidates must be UK nationals and will undergo security vetting upon employment.
Duties:

• Utilise technical procurement skills to support company projects and financial objectives
• Balance quality, delivery, and cost in technical procurement
• Work with ERP or MRP systems and manage master lists of parts
• Select and develop suppliers
• Maintain stock levels and manage the goods inwards process
• Source and select suppliers, place and progress orders
• Calculate reorder points, economic order quantities, and minimum stock levels

Skills & Attributes:

• Extensive experience in technical procurement within a project-based role
• Proficiency in ERP or MRP systems
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering processes
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in supplier selection and development
• Knowledge of stock control and inventory management
• Preferably 5+ years in an engineering manufacturing environment
• Relevant qualification in purchasing/procurement, minimum ONC/D level

Hours of Work:

• 39.5 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday: 7:30 16:00
• Friday: 7:30 13:00

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