Buyer

Job Description

Are you an experienced Buyer in the Engineering or Manufacturing industry looking for an opportunity to join their successful, long-standing company in Heanor?

Benefits:

• Pension Scheme: Company to match up to 6%
• 25 days holiday + plus bank holidays
• Professional Development

This position is a hybrid role, working from their offices Tuesday – Thursday and Monday and Friday working from home.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Handle purchasing and contracting for goods and services in the UK and abroad
• Prepare inquiries and purchase orders, evaluate bids, and negotiate contracts
• Manage and negotiate with suppliers to meet cost, delivery and performance
• Provide advice and estimates for costs of manufacture and shipping
• Coordinate document approvals and monitor returns
• Monitor supplier inventory to ensure timely and accurate year-end stock
• Purchase equipment and services to support project managers and internal customers

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Buyer or in Purchasing & Supply Chain environment
• GCSE Grade 5 or above in Maths and English or equivalent
• MCIPS qualified, or working towards a recognised procurement qualification equivalent standard is desirable

If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a company who really do value their staff and would like to know more, please apply now!