Buyer

Job Role: Buyer
Location: Warwickshire

Shift:Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:30 / Friday 08:00 - 13:00
Salary: up to £35k

The Role:

To oversee the purchasing projects and vendor management effectively and accurately.
You will also work on Purchasing Projects which in turn will reduce cost of materials and services to the company.
To both manage / improve deliveries into the company in order to maintain targeted production levels through direct interaction with Suppliers and internal departmental heads.

Job RoleResponsibilities:

· To keep stock order levels accurate & ensure on time delivery of both spot orders and blanket orders.

· Manage stock systems, stock levels, introduction & deletion of new parts.

· Undertake consumable ordering for production ensuring an option of tact time improvement

· Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.

· Undertake visits where required to assist in supplier development and commencement.

· Ensure stores runs efficiently incorporating new and efficient stock control systems / methods.

· Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets

· Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations

· To gain an understanding of the manufacture & use of all parts under your immediate control.

· Improve the availability of parts to production.

· Show cost savings through costing exercises, resourcing, and supplier development.

The Candidate:

· Strong demonstrated use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

· Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.

· Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem-solving abilities.

· Commercially and financially aware.

· Keen attention to detail and accuracy

· Proven purchasing experience, preferably within an automotive or manufacturing environment.