Electro-Mechanical Buyer

Fareham

30k

Must be: CIPS Qualified with proven buying experience within an electro-mechanical environment

Key duties:

1.To place purchase orders and action MAX data as required.

2.To liaise with suppliers to investigate opportunities that may lead to improvements in cost, quality and delivery.

3.To raise and process relevant documentation for returning defective parts to suppliers.

4.To liaise as necessary with sub-contractors and materials control to ensure continuity of supply.

5.To maintain MAX system, ensuring MRP purchasing-related data is accurate.

6.To progress suppliers as required by MRP demand date.

7.To maintain purchase order status (by amendments).

8.To report MRP data statistics to the Purchasing Manager on a weekly basis.

9.To attend meetings as required.

Essential Experience

•Previous experience of purchasing electro-mechanical goods
•Previous experience of working within a sub-contract environment
•Ability to assess a supplier’s capability and develop good working relationship with them
•In-depth knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
•Previous experience in negotiating best terms on price, delivery and service
•Previous experience of internal customer liaison

Qualifications

CIPS Qualified with proven buying experience within an electro-mechanical environment
Or
Extensive acknowledged and recognised buying experience within an electro-mechanical environment and with other appropriate qualification i.e. HNC or degree.