Buyer

As a Buyer, you will play a key role in the procurement process, ensuring the timely and efficient supply of goods and services. This is a permanent position within a fast-paced and dynamic environment, where adaptability and initiative are highly valued. In this role, your main responsibilities will include: - Processing purchase orders and communicating engineering specifications or issues to ensure accuracy and authorisation. - Generating work orders to define manufacturing and inspection processes for components. - Resolving non-conformances promptly to minimise manufacturing delays. - Negotiating commercial aspects of supplier quotes and maintaining accurate records. - Checking supplier acknowledgements and addressing any discrepancies. - Coordinating invoice and accounts queries related to purchase orders. - Expediting and tracking deliveries from suppliers to ensure timely reporting. - Communicating with customers to provide updates on outsourced parts progress. - Managing supply base performance through the monitoring of KPIs. - Conducting supplier audits. - Completing commercial checks of supplier payment terms, delivery terms, and terms conditions. To be successful in this role, you will possess: - At least 3 years of previous procurement experience within a fast-changing engineering or manufacturing environment. - Knowledge of Automotive, or Motorsports procurement is desirable. - Procurement experience in Mechanical Part manufacture is a requirement. - Strong problem-solving and team-working skills, with the ability to work independently. - A positive attitude and willingness to assist in various departmental tasks. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. In return, our client offers a range of benefits, including flexible working hours, 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a 4% pension contribution, a bonus scheme, family open day events, an onsite gym and canteen, and parking facilities. If you are ready for a new challenge in procurement and want to join a renowned company in the automotive industry, please apply now