Buyer

Buyer Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire Hours: Full time | Permanent Salary: GBP35,000 - GBP38,000 per annum Our client is looking for a Buyer to join their well-established team in Gloucester! You will support the purchasing of goods and services (3rd party and intra-company), ensuring operational requirements of the business are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong Engineering background along with a proven track record in procurement. Key Responsibilities of a Buyer * Support the Senior Buyer on site and manage assigned categories. * Identify requirements from Bills of Materials (BOM rsquo;s). * Ensure timely negotiation and placement of purchase orders with the vendor base. * Meeting or exceed targets such as Annual Savings, OTIF vendor performance, etc. * Category management activities for optimal make/buy and on-shore and off-shore supply chain positioning. * Ensure EFACS records (all relevant functional data) are accurate and maintained. * Support the department within the wider operations team. * Attend production meetings and contribute where appropriate. * Liaise with key stakeholders such as Engineering, Planning, Quality, Finance for maximum efficiency. * Timely NCR closure process with vendors. Key Skills of a Buyer * CIPs qualification or studying towards CIPS desirable. * Engineering qualification preferably HNC or higher. * Strong Engineering background is essential. * Proven track record in procurement. * Ability to read, analyse, and interpret drawings, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures. * Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, suppliers. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and CRM databases. * Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders