Buyer

Job Role: Purchasing Assistant Location: Manchester Shift: Days Only Salary: GBP26,000 to GBP30,000 per annum, may negotiate Metalis is working in partnership with well established company specialising in fabrication, machining and quality of metal products. To support their purchasing department, we are looking to hire an experienced Buyer/Procurement Assistant on a permanent contract. Job Duties: Liaising daily current with suppliers. Sourcing new suppliers and negotiating where necessary to ensure competitive costings. Supporting different departments to ensure sufficient levels of stock are maintained. Monthly reporting on supplier performance Raising Purchase Order numbers and checking supplier invoices Maintain a consistent portfolio of suppliers and back up suppliersJob Requirements: Commercial awareness An understanding of technical drawings to support production, warehouse and sales teams Budget knowledge Strong mathematic skills Understanding quality standards - ISO Excellent communicator Keen eye for detail IT Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internal purchasing systems.Salary Shift: 39 hour working week Monday to Friday, days GBP26,000 to GBP30,000 per annumIf you feel as though you have the background, skills and experience for this role then please apply today with your latest CV. A recruitment consultant will be in touch with all successful applications to discuss the company and role in more detail