To purchase materials and services to meet the Company's cost, quality and delivery requirements.
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.
All applicants Must have:
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
You will be either:
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.
Astute Technical Recruitment are acting as a retained recruitment consultancy in relation to this role.