Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Buyer
£32,000 – £35,000 + 6% Pension + Progression + Training + Company Benefits
South Molton
Are you a Buyer from a manufacturing background or similar, looking to join a well-established company that offers specialist training, long-term progression and excellent company benefits?
On offer is the opportunity to join a growing business supplying engineering, maintenance and manufacturing support solutions to a range of clients. The company is known for investing in its employees through ongoing development and providing clear progression opportunities within a supportive working environment.
In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and procuring engineering, facility and manufacturing spare parts and services to ensure continuity of production. You will react to purchase requisitions, place purchase orders, expedite deliveries and liaise closely with maintenance and technical teams to resolve supply chain issues. This is a Monday to Friday role, 8:00am – 5:30pm.
This role would suit a Purchasing Assistant, Buyer or similar with experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment looking to develop their career within a stable and growing company.
The Role:
- Managing purchase requisitions for ad-hoc and inventory-controlled items
- Sourcing and procuring engineering, maintenance and factory consumable products and services
- Placing purchase orders and maintaining accurate purchasing records
- Office based
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm
The Person:
- Purchasing Assistant, Buyer or similar background
- Experience within manufacturing, engineering or industrial environments
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Commutable to South Molton
Reference number: BBBH24772D
Key words: Buyer, Procurement, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing, Procurement Coordinator, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Consumables, Logistics, Purchaser, Buying, Engineering Buyer, South Molton, North Molton, Barnstaple
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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