Commercial Buyer

Edwards & Pearce Limited ,
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
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Salary: £25000 - £28000 per annum + D.O.E

Overview

Due to continuous growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Buyer to join this fast growing manufacturer. This is a permanent role that will be ideal for someone who has experience of purchasing within manufacturing environments and is highly commercially aware. THE ROLE The Commercial Buyer will be responsible for: Purchasing of off the shelf components such as bearings, belts and motors and well as a range of services required by the business. Working closely with suppliers to ensure a good working relationship and sourcing new suppliers as needed. Ensuring materials and services are sourced at the best possible price & quality and ensuring goods are delivered on time allowing projects to remain on schedule to meet business needs Communicating regularly with planning, production and technical departments monitoring any issues that might affect the business. You will strive to minimise costs whilst maintaining quality and establish modern supply chain techniques to meet the needs of the company's Lean manufacturing environment. THE CANDIDATE Commercially aware of prices for parts and services A good understanding of MRP software for the purchasing process Action MRP demand for parts and services Carry out the RFQ process, analysing all quotes and terms and making supplier selection Negotiate terms and prices, using the standard AMP Rose Purchasing Conditions with suppliers as a basis Build relationships with current supply base whilst sourcing new suppliers. Visit and audit suppliers to assess suitability to supply Work closely with Suppliers and Technical departments to improve quality of parts and resolve non-conformance issues. With the use of KPI's monitor and communicate supplier performance with regards to quality, delivery and price Arrange and manage long-term supplier agreements THE CONSULTANCY Edwards & Pearce is a professional recruitment consultancy with 11 specialist divisions managed by experts in their own area of recruitment Established in 1998 Employ approx 30 staff 2 offices in Doncaster & Hull Edwards & Pearce operates according to a strict ethical code and aims to offer both candidates and clients the highest levels of professionalism and customer service. Edwards & Pearce has an enviable client base including plc's, blue chip organisations and SME's , global FMCG manufacturing, the public sector, charities and the Big 4 accountancy firms achieving preferred supplier status with many clients From the 2 offices based in Yorkshire, Edwards & Pearce successfully recruit for not only local, regional and national clients but has also undertaken and filled international assignments. It is the policy of Edwards & Pearce to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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