CONTRACT ENGINEERING BUYER 

6-12 months rolling, Immediate start available 

Innovative manufacturer is looking for a contract Production Buyer to support some of their key projects.

As contract Buyer, it will be a varied Purchasing role with responsibility for direct purchasing within manufacture supporting the Purchasing Manager to procure day-to-day items across a mechanical / electro-mechanical commodity range for production, from mechanical components/assemblies including metalwork to cables, electronics, and consumables.

Key accountabilities for contract Buyer will include: 

Supporting the  purchasing of shop floor items
Price negotiation  / ensuring the lowest overall cost of acquisition.
Placing purchase orders for a defined range of suppliers, using the SAP / MRP / ERP system
Ensure suppliers deliver product to agreed delivery dates. 
Cost reductions
Monitor supplier performance
To succeed in this interesting Buyer's role, yo...