Buyer

Our client are a leading manufacturer providing specialist solutions to a variety of industries such as aerospace, power generation, rail and oil and gas industries. They are looking for an experienced Buyer Buyer Salary dependant on experience Permanent Position Monday – Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Friday 1:30pm finish Competitive Salary, 25 days holiday bank Holidays 4x annual salary life assurance, 9% pension Sunbury on Thames Main Duties/Responsibilities: Scope Of Role • Responsible for Purchasing from MRP system to assigned planner workbench, and follow action messages to keep material receipts aligned to business needs, including sub-contract orders • Develop personal savings plan to offset headwinds Main Duties/Responsibilities • Ensure parts and material are bought at the most competitive price, correct quality, lead-time and are delivered on-time for production • Managing and controlling company’s external suppliers within business cell structure • Develop relationships with current Suppliers and sub-contractors • Process all sub-contract operations, ensuring swift turnaround of parts in line with business needs • Ensure key relationships are built with internal and external stakeholders • Implement personal savings and on-cost tracker • Ensure the timely return of all defective material and ensure corrective actions are put in place to prevent reoccurrence • Assist with MRP system updates • Drive improvements in Supplier On-Time Delivery with key and non-key accounts • Continually improve Purchasing methods and drive down external spend Professional Knowledge & Experience • Preferred Purchasing experience within an Aerospace / Defence / Manufacturing environment with some technical knowledge of manufacturing processes • Basic understanding of Engineering Drawings • Ability to negotiate with proven results to demonstrate effectiveness • Able to communicate and influence at all levels of the hierarchy through presentations, verbal and written especially directed at Supplier interaction • Ability to work on their own as much as part of a team Working hours: • Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.30pm • Friday 8am – 1.30pm Benefits • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays • 9% pension • 3x annual salary life assurance

Location: Sunbury-On-Thames, GB

Posted Date: 1/12/2025