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Buyer

Biggleswade, Bedfordshire , United Kingdom

Engineering jobs >> Manufacturing

Negotiable

Permanent

Name Confidential

Description

BUYER January 2024
Reporting to: Supply Chain manager
Hours: Mon - Fri 09:00 - 17:00

JOB DESCRIPTION
Your role is to purchase all items necessary for the successful running of the business.

Responsibilities:

Negotiating prices and discounts, placing and chasing purchase orders for all aspects of the business including:
Raw material and components
Electrical control gear and components
Consumable items
Plant and Equipment
Motor vehicles
Subcontract items
Equipment for inclusion in turnkey projects
Set up and manage service contracts; act on any breakdowns
Ensuring stock is maintained at an appropriate level:

Check physical stock levels before re-ordering ,
Review re-order points and re-order quantities,
Check existing allocations and orders,
Work with the stores to resolve stock discrepancies.
Ensure our equipment is delivered on time by

Keeping up to date with the status of all projects in manufacturing and identifying any hold ups, particularly on key projects,
Chasing bought in parts
Reviewing the short allocations report.Costs

Obtain competitive quotes where appropriate,
Negotiate and agree prices before placing orders,
Find alternative suppliers for third party spares
Obtain signatures for high value orders.Plant

Source new machinery in response to identified needs, with the assistance of the Engineering Director and Operations Manager.
Database Administration:

Ensure that part descriptions are meaningful and accurate,
Enter order acknowledgements and chase up un-acknowledged orders
Request new consumable parts when you can see a repeated demand,
Ensure that the database is showing accurate costs,
Chase up old orders and clear off old balances,
Keep supplier database valid and up to date.Quality

Ensure that all purchase orders contain the necessary information in a readable and correct format,
Use the correct ledger codes on purchase orders
Work with stores and logistics to develop suitable quality checks.Job Requirements

Minimum 5 years buying experience
Experience in engineering buying an advantage
High attention to detail, accurate and efficient
Strong problem solving and time management skills

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: January 9, 2025
Job id: CV-84754
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
Views: 7

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