A Select UK limited
A motivated Buyer is required for our market leading, award-winning engineering client based in the Aylesbury region. In return there is a excellent salary of circa £33k-£38k+ dependant on experience with excellent company benefits including annual company bonus and excellent pension scheme in an established reputable company. Apply now!
The ideal buyer will have the following key skills and experiences;
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- Good buyer, procurement, purchasing experience
- Hands on Buying experience (2/3 years+ buyer ideally
- CIPS qualification ideally level 3, CIPS membership, supply chain qualifications or equivalent experience if not qualified
- Experience of procurement processes within engineering, manufacturing or technical industries ideally or similar
- Good systems experience, ERP, MRP, SAP or similar
- Experience, knowledge of imports, exports, freight, customs clearance (advantageous)
- Good supplier relationship management experience and negotiation skills
This buyer role would suit a dedicated supply chain professional with good buying knowledge and experience of procurement process. This is a great career opportunity for a dedicated procurement professional to join a small team in a forward-thinking company and develop their buying career further in this exciting, varied, fast paced role.
Reporting into the Head of Procurement, some key responsibilities of this procurement role are;
- Purchase Order processing – Raise, manage and process purchase orders for goods and services accurately
- Buying, purchasing, pricing and checking availability
- Invoice and GRPO support
- Import export documentation
- Supplier communication- regarding quotations, order progress, deliveries, pricing queries, availability issues
A full job description will be discussed and submitted to suitable candidates upon application. To apply please email your cv with salary expectations and availability and how you meet our clients buyer criteria. Don't miss out!
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