Castings Buyer

A fantastic opportunity for a Buyer/ Purchasing specialist to join a well-established manufacturing organisation based in Coleford, Gloucester offering a competitive salary. The Buyer will sit in the purchasing department, with excellent opportunity for career development.

Candidates who have previous experience procuring or purchasing castings at buyer or senior buyer level will be suitable for this position

Role's responsibilities of the Castings Buyer include:

• Identifying, selecting and managing an international supply chain within the casting's commodity group
• Analysing and negotiating proposed supplier prices
• Conducting supplier assessments and audits to maintain a reliable supply chain
• Reviewing and assessing MRP/ERP demands on a daily basis
• Ensuring timely and cost-effective material availability
• Placing or amending purchase orders in line with the authorisation procedures
• Preparing for and attending regular departmental meetings representing the purchase team

Person Specification of the Castings Buyer

• Previous experience in a procurement role purchasing castings or forges
• Knowledge using SAP or similar ERP and MRP systems
• Highly organised and able to handle multiple priorities
• Excellent communication, presentation and strong negotiation skills
• Driven and motivated individual with a desire to progress
• Clean and full driving license, own vehicle and valid passport

Salary

Competitive

This role offers hybrid working and only requires you to be in office twice a month

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a position within purchasing or procurement as a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Commodity Buyer, Technical Buyer, Procurement Officer, Purchasing specialist, Sourcing Specialists, or Tactical Buyer.