Buyer Permanent

• Position: Buyer
• Location: Nr Billingshurst
• Salary: Up to £40k

Our client, based near Billingshurst are seeking a Buyer to join their team. This role is available immediately working for a leading employer in their industry.

Duties will include:

• Responsible for ensuring MRP outputs are actioned daily
• Responsible for the management of all open order items to achieve timely delivery to the Production Plan
• Undertake and co-ordinate Project Assignments across a range of purchased & non-stock items
• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers conduct audits; source new suppliers where applicable to meet price, quality, and delivery targets
•  Regularly review Supplier performance to ensure performance targets are met; instigate vendor improvement strategies where necessary
• Identify continuous improvement initiatives
• Evaluate quotations and negotiate terms to make advantageous commercial recommendations
• Review and monitor price variance to ensure impact of any increases are minimized
• Maintain stock levels in accordance with business requirements; assist in managing stock holding by utilising strategic purchasing techniques

Experience required for this role will include:

•          Experience of procurement in a manufacturing setting, electronic components an advantage.
•          Experience of operating in an MRP environment
•          A track record of successful cost negotiation
•          Strong analytical skills in Excel
•          CIPS or working towards the qualification will be a distinct advantage

Own transport is required due to location. Parking available onsite.

*First Recruitment Services are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy