Mane Contract Services
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Our client is a global engineering and technology business specialising in advanced inspection and detection systems for highly regulated and security-critical environments.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-focused Buyer with experience in a manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for:
- Managing purchase orders
- Developing supplier relationships
- Ensuring materials and components are delivered in line with cost, quality, and delivery expectations
You will also collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Engineering teams to support new product introduction and cost-reduction initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Place, manage, and expedite purchase orders accurately and efficiently
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality, and delivery targets
- Attend procurement and cross-functional meetings at the manufacturing site
- Support new product introduction projects alongside Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering
- Assist the Senior Buyer with negotiations, sourcing activity, and supplier reviews
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities
- Benchmark supplier pricing and supply chain competitiveness
- Resolve supplier invoice queries and manage internal demand requests
- Maintain purchasing documentation and processes in line with ISO requirements
- Support ongoing procurement and supply chain improvement activities
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- A minimum of three years’ purchasing or procurement experience
- Previous experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly desirable
- Strong supplier management and relationship-building skills
- Confident communication and negotiation abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Comfortable working predominantly from the office, with some flexibility available
Package
- Salary of approximately £35,000 per annum
- 37.5-hour working week
- Temporary maternity cover contract
- Opportunity to work within a global, high-technology engineering organisation
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