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SalaryWe are partnered with an amazing company who are at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world.
They are on the lookout for a Materials Buyer to join their team in Poole.
Permanent
£35,000 to £40,000 per annum
08.30am to 17.00pm Monday to Friday
Poole, Bournemouth
ASAP
Materials Buyer
Job Description
- Negotiate the purchase of raw material/castings as required and directed in line with requirements generated via the MRP system, ensuring OTIF requirements are fully achieved.
- Review MRP rescheduling requirements and make informed decisions from outcome.
- Continually review data and suggest changes to buying & stocking patterns to optimize best practice e.g. improve stock turns, reduce stock, lead time, cost saving etc.
- Ensure all purchasing activities are completed in a controlled and professional manner in line with the demands of the business.
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure quality, commercial and delivery targets are achieved in keeping with the business requirements.
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
- Experience in a similar Purchasing role within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
- Holds a professional purchasing qualification (CIPS Level 4).
- Good understanding and working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
- Experience of ‘Pull Systems’ Kanban etc.
- Skilled in the reading of an engineering drawings.
