Our manufacturing client based in Wellingborough is seeking an experienced Purchaser/Buyer to join their busy Engineering department.

The purpose of this role is to build up strong and trusting relationships with suppliers to ensure a consistency in delivery and agreed price. The role requires strategic thinking in understanding current and operational usage and actioning accordingly.

· Purchase from MRP & run daily stock reports.

· Create purchase orders.

· Liaise with supply chain to ensure on time delivery work with quality.

· Monitoring and organising the replacement materials for any rejected items.

· General administration duties.

· All employees may, on occasion, be reasonably requested to undertake assignments that may fall outside of their normal working hours.

· Ensure price files are kept up to date.

· Document Control.

· Order office consumables.

· Assist with other tasks within the purchasing department when required.

· Communicate with other departments to ensure smooth running.

· Invoice query resolution.

The Candidate

· Previous experience in a busy buying environment.

· PC literate with experience of using MS Office (Office, SAGE, MRP, CRM).

· Excellent communication skills and a clear telephone manner are essential.

· Team player and willing to assist colleagues when required.

· Possess good organizational skills and can prioritise effectively.

· Excellent negotiating skills.

· Being self-motivated, proactive, and dynamic.

· Be an analytical thinker.

· Be able to risk manage effectively.

· Be flexible to meet demands of the role.

In return the client offers a modern, friendly, supportive working environment and a competitive salary and benefits package.

The hours of work Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 16:45pm with 30 mins lunch, Fridays 8:30am to 13:00pm

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