CONTRACT ENGINEERING BUYER

CONTRACT ENGINEERING BUYER  6-12 months rolling, Immediate start available  Innovative manufacturer is looking for a contract Production Buyer to support some of their key projects. As contract Buyer, it will be a varied Purchasing role with responsibility for direct purchasing within manufacture supporting the Purchasing Manager to procure day-to-day items across a mechanical / electro-mechanical commodity range for production, from mechanical components/assemblies including metalwork to cables, electronics, and consumables. Key accountabilities for contract Buyer will include:  Supporting the  purchasing of shop floor items Price negotiation  / ensuring the lowest overall cost of acquisition. Placing purchase orders for a defined range of suppliers, using the SAP / MRP / ERP system Ensure suppliers deliver product to agreed delivery dates.  Cost reductions Monitor supplier performance To succeed in this interesting Buyer's role, you will need: Previous purchasing / procurement experience in a production/manufacturing environment  Broad-based direct purchasing experience, ideally covering mechanical, electro-mechanical or electrical commodities.  A working knowledge of SAP / MRP / ERP systems and negotiation skills required.   Please contact Alison Kemp for further details or apply via the link Likely to suit individuals with a background as (but not limited to) Buyer, Supply Chain Buyer, Commodity manager, Manufacturing Procurement, direct buyer, Purchasing Specialist, Production buyer, Project Purchasing