Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Buyer – Manufacturing
Gloucester
Up to £40,000 + Bonus + Benefits
A manufacturing business supplying advanced products into sectors including aerospace, defence, automotive and medical is looking for a Buyer to join its procurement team.
Production depends on the right materials arriving on time, at the right price. This role sits right in the middle of that.
You will be responsible for purchasing materials used in production, managing supplier relationships and making sure manufacturing has what it needs to keep moving.
The environment is busy. Priorities shift. Problems need solving quickly. It suits someone practical who enjoys the commercial side of manufacturing and likes taking ownership.
What You Will Do:
- Source and purchase materials, components and services for production
- Raise and manage purchase orders through the MRP system
- Monitor supplier deliveries and expedite where required
- Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers
- Build strong working relationships with key suppliers
- Work with estimating to obtain competitive quotes for materials and subcontract work
- Support supplier performance monitoring and quality audits
- Resolve invoice queries with suppliers and finance
- Track purchasing activity and order status through the MRP system
- Support procurement input into new product introduction projects
What You Will Bring:
- 3-5 years experience in a Buyer or Purchasing role
- Experience within a manufacturing environment
- Confident negotiating with suppliers and managing relationships
- Experience using MRP or ERP systems
- Strong organisation and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise work in a busy production environment
Benefits:
- Company bonus up to £2,500
- Private healthcare
- Flexible working hours
- Early finish on Fridays
Location:
Gloucester
Interested?
If you are a Buyer or Purchasing professional from a manufacturing environment looking for a role where you can take ownership of supplier relationships and purchasing activity, apply now.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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