Buying Specialist

BUYING & PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Our client is a long established successful specialist manufacturing engineering SME serving customers in high reliability sectors which include the regulated and demanding defence and aerospace markets. The Company specialises in designing and manufacturing detector products across a diverse range of applications for UK and export markets. Their success is delivered by a team deploying specialist skills in diverse, challenging markets that underpin key national and international energy, medical and security activities.

About the role
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer to purchase goods, materials, components and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.

Key responsibilities:
• Prepare and raise purchase orders.
• Manage suppliers via regular surveillance visits and review meetings.
• Support the Materials team and other relevant departments i.e. Commercial, Engineering, Manufacturing.
• Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes.
• Identify and communicate risk and resolve any supplier issues which may impact business operations.
• Work closely with other departments and review opportunities for continuous and business improvements.
• Contact suppliers to negotiate price, quality, delivery, or invoices issues.
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.
• Conduct research for suppliers for new projects/components/sources/methods.

Who we are looking for:
To be considered for the role you will be familiar with inventory management systems (MRP). You will have previous experience in purchasing ideally within a manufacturing environment and understanding of manufacturing processes. You will also need to be able to read and understand engineering drawings. To succeed in this role you must be approachable and professional with excellent organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple demands. Good knowledge of MS office software (Excel in particular) is a must.

*Please note that this role will require travel (overseas travel including) so you must have an in-date British passport and UK driving license. Please only apply for this role is you are prepared to travel as it is an integral part of the role.

What is on offer for you:
• Friendly working environment and inclusive, positive company culture.
• Regular opportunities for internal and external development.
• Flexibility and good benefits package.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee events
• Working hours: 37.5hrs/week; Monday-Friday