Buyer

ACS Performance ,
Horsham, West Sussex
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £32,000 per annum

Overview

Job Title: Buyer Do you have experience gained in mechanical engineering/automotive/manufacturing environment, including ERP/MRP, direct supplier contact and supply performance responsibility? Are you familiar with engineering drawings and manufacturing processes? Purpose of the Job: The role provides purchasing support to a fast-paced and busy function at a time of real growth for the business and involves carrying out day-to-day administrative duties within the procurement team including: Key Accountabilities: Meet MRP, project timetables to budget. Ensure materials and services are supplied according to Contract via RFI/RFQ/PO's. Comply with departmental and business procedures. Record and report functional KPI and Supplier KPI as applicable. Maintain MRP/ERP data base. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required: Function experience gained in mechanical engineering/automotive/manufacturing environment, including ERP/MRP, direct supplier contact and supply performance responsibility. Familiar with engineering drawings and manufacturing processes. Quality Management Systems (ISO /trade). Excellent interpersonal, influencing skills and organisation skills, able to prioritise according to business need and to build good working relations with external and internal stakeholders. Able to work on own initiative within agreed parameters, reliably and flexibly. Internal & External Relationships: Liaison with manufacturing and research colleagues regarding procurement interests, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction are maintained. The ability to establish personal influence and credibility with internal stakeholders and key suppliers will be essential. ACS are recruiting for a Buyer If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Buyer please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Buyer It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Buyer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Buyer role you desire.