GPW Recruitment Services
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Buyer
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Job title: Buyer Reference: E113671 Location: Bolton Duration: Permanent Start date: asap Salary: £40,000 pa + bens, 24 days holidays, 37.5 hour working week with a 2.30 pm Friday finishJob title: BuyerReference: E113671Location: BoltonDuration: PermanentStart date: asapSalary: £40,000 pa + bens, 24 days holidays, 37.5 hour working week with a 2.30 pm Friday finish GPW are partnering exclusively with a specialist manufacturer based in Bolton to recruit a Buyer on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager you will maintain all aspects of the supply chain while assuring quality and value at all times. You will Carry out procurement projects to a satisfactory completion within set and agreed timescales set by the Purchasing Manager.Develop and maintain supplier relationships to enable continuous improvement and best practices in purchasing. To carry out vendor appraisals, including site visits to assess supplier’s facilities/premises/working practices/quality procedures.Develop specifications and performance test requirements to facilitate procurement of parts/equipment.Analyse technical data, designs, preliminary specifications, manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities and availability of parts and equipment.Consult with engineering personnel to establish performance criteria and specifications for manufacturing and testing.Arrange and participate in conferences between suppliers, engineers, purchasers, inspectors and other Company personnel to facilitate material inspection, substitution, standardization, rework, salvage utilization and economical procurement of materials/parts.Evaluate quotes and make recommendations based on commercial/technical factors.Negotiate and settle contracts including pricing and monitor their progress.Keep an ongoing check on stock levels to maximize business efficiency.Attend meetings and trade conferences in the UK and other countries as required.Perform any other duties deemed reasonable on request. Knowledge/Experience/Skills required as the Buyer CIPS Chartered Institute of Purchasing Supplies qualified or qualified by experience.Broad knowledge of engineering materials and procedures.Good understanding of up-to-date purchasing practices and procedures.Excellent negotiation skills.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Sense of urgency. Benefits as the Buyer include: Salary £40,000 pa37.5 hour working week with a 2.30 pm Friday finish24 days holiday plus the 8 bank holidaysAuto-enrolment pension scheme after qualifying period Free on site parking To apply for the role of Buyer please click apply now.
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GPW Recruitment Services
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September 27 on Careers4a
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