Buyer
Description✓Position: 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?
✓Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors
✓We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career
✓Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce
✓We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.
✓When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector
✓Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies
✓We look forward to helping you find your next role!
✓Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
✓Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Show more →
✓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?
✓Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors
✓We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career
✓Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce
✓We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.
✓When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector
✓Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies
✓We look forward to helping you find your next role!
✓Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
✓Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Show more →