Buyer

The Business Our client is an industry leading manufacturer who produce an ever-evolving product range for their customer base.
The Role Reporting into the Procurement Manager the Buyer will deliver the following key duties in a fast paced manufacturing environment: Supporting the Procurement Manager in line with the companies annual purchasing strategy.
Managing commodities in line with MRP and sourcing / buying to support business requirements Active involvement in cross-functional teams to source special customer requirements to ensure the supplier can meet the expectations of the customer Purchasing of materials and services.
Maintaining accurate system data for suppliers, lead time, pricing, due dates, batch sizes and cost price field for new items.
Building and developing good supplier relationships.
Attend weekly production meetings to provide relevant Purchasing updates Involvement in monthly KPI verification of results and achievements.
What they're looking for The successful candidate will have a demonstrable background in Purchasing within Manufacturing and / or Engineering environments at Buyer or Senior Buyer level including experience working with MRP / ERP stems.
You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to deliver multiple tasks simultaneously and be a team player who works collaboratively towards business objectives.
CIPS qualified or working towards is beneficial but not a must.
What's on offer Salary is competitive based on career experience and qualifications with benefits including annual bonus and private medical.