Buyer

DescriptionPosition: Buyer
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Location: Kempston
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to begin work for a world-recognised designer and manufacturer of specialist power equipment for the aviation, automotive and emergency lighting sectors based in Kempston.
Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Buyer to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the factory's function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work.
You will be responsible for:
Issue purchase orders according to MRP demand and incoming requisition forms
Understand production demands to be able to analyse MRP demand and adjust orders according to real needs.
Review unacknowledged / late order reports for your vendors
Update item data settings to improve MRP demand
Review shortage report and complete necessary actions to avoid production shortages, including communication with vendors, production, and the warehouse
Manage scheduling of open orders based on production planning modifications
Manage vendor warranty claims
Qualify new vendor capacities based on set qualifications and eliminate underperforming suppliers
Prepare and issue RFQ requests, and compare MOQ, payment terms, freight conditions, etc.
Challenge vendors quotes and drive cost down ; report cost reductions
Manage PPVs on a regular basis
Maintain clear and efficient communication with internal and external personnel
Coordinate meetings and prepare needed materials
Establish standards and procedures for continuous improvement.
Other duties as designated by department manager
Qualifications & Skills
2 years of related purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
Proven negotiation skills
Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills
Experience with an ERP system [Infor/Baan preferred]
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
If you are interested in this position, please apply with a copy of your CV & a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity with you in further detail
How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Charley McCleave on [phone number removed] or [url removed] .
Why work with Proactive?
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£32,000
Kempston, Bedfordshire
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