Manufacturing Buyer
We here at Siamo Recruitment are working with a growing fabrication and manufacturing company looking to onboard a Buyer to their team. You’ll become an integral part of the manufacturing process working in partnership with the Purchasing Manager.
This role will have a fine blend of responsibilities requiring sourcing, negotiation and a regular performance reviews with suppliers.
The ideal candidate for this Buyer vacancy will have exposure within a manufacturing environment accompanied by a minimum of 3 years within a procurement or buying position.
See below the details of the benefits package supplied for this vacancy:
- 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays
- 6% pension scheme
- Private health insurance
- Life assurance
- Early finish Friday’s
- Free onsite parking
- Employee assistance program
This Buyer vacancy will have the following responsibilities:
- Assist in a the development and implementation or purchasing strategies
- Purchase goods and services to ensure smooth running of the business
- Support the negotiation of contracts and agreements with suppliers and vendors securing the best prices
- Monitor and analyse market trends identifying new suppliers and products
- Work closely with internal departments and the production teams
- Monitor and review current suppliers regarding quality standard and lead times
- Identify and remove potential supply chain risks
- Running through and reading technical drawings
- Producing purchase orders
- Provide analysis on new and existing costs, creating reports for the top team
The suitable candidate for this Buyer position will have the below experience and attributes:
- Previous buyer / procurement exposure within a manufacturing industry
- Previous experience negotiating with existing suppliers
- Previous achievements in achieving performance improvements and reducing cost
- A confident communicator with the ability to build internal and external relationships
- Full UK Driving License
- Keen mindset to develop within a growing company