Buyer

Job description

Buyer

Dyce/Aberdeen

Engineering/Manufacturing

Circa £37.5k

Exciting opportunity for a Buyer from an manufacturing background to join a market leading worldwide organisation .The Buyer is a key role in initiating effective fulfilment of direct customer orders and in-direct organisation needs. The role will involve the responsibility for the requisitioning and purchase of supplies and equipment. Requires the use of independent judgement and initiative in the review of specifications, quotations and placement of purchase orders. Performance of these duties requires a good working knowledge of typical purchasing procedures and experience within a manufacturing environment.

Buyer Responsibilities:

To support the Business in the development and maintenance of a framework of suitably qualified vendors, to support our material, facility and business needs.

Compares costs and evaluates the quality and suitability of supplies, materials and equipment.

Receives, examines and processes requisitions.

Prepares bid specifications and other necessary documents related to the purchase of supplies, materials and equipment.

Confers with and assists members of all departments to determine purchasing needs and specifications.

Liaise with external suppliers.

Maintain material availability data and feed into the production schedule, in conjunction with the production manager to enable accurate production planning.

Responsible for entering new part numbers in the system in line with the business requirement and as requested

Support the sales team with accurate estimates for materials and deliveries to assist the bid & tender process.

Keep up to date with progress on orders to ensure timely delivery - (Expediting).

Meet with requirements of internal and external audit examination

Assist with stock control tasks, maintaining stock to min/max levels, interim count analysis and data entry. Reporting summary data to the wider manufacturing and accounts departments - if requested by Operations

Undertaking any special projects or duties as requested by the Head of Supply Chain

Buyer Qualifications & Experience:

Previous procurement experience is a necessity.

A background in mechanical or electrical engineering would be an advantage.

Knowledge of office procedures and computerised order management systems.

Good written and verbal communication skills with an organised approach to work.

Experience in working under pressure to tight deadlines with a meticulous eye for detail.

A Level standard education

CIPS advantageous, but not essential

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