Buyer

Huddersfield, Yorkshire
Stafflex Commercial

Buyer

Salary – £30,000 p/a – £32,000 p/a (Depending on Experience)

Hours – 38.75 Hours per Week, Flexible start between 07:00am and 09:30am and flexible finish times, including an early finish Friday if suitable.

Location – Huddersfield

Benefits – 23+8 Holidays, Life insurance, death in service, health care cashback scheme, pension, free parking, training, and progression opportunities

Are you a qualified and experienced buyer looking for a new opportunity within a thriving Engineering and Manufacturing environment? If you are interested in joining a large global brand based in Huddersfield, please read on!

Stafflex has a fantastic opportunity available with one of our well-established clients, in a new buyer role, available immediately. This role is in support of a Senior Buyer, who is looking to gain assistance in line with our client’s business needs.

Key duties of the Buyer include:

• Buying raw materials and components in a timely manner for all projects.
• Manage purchase requisitions raised in line with financial procedures.
• Expedite outstanding purchase orders to required schedules, notifying the Senior Buyer and relevant Project Managers where schedules are threatened.
• Ensure all purchase orders are received and acknowledged by suppliers.
• Maintain accurate and up to date delivery dates within ERP system.
• Negotiate with suppliers and establish cost savings through agreements, discounts, schedules and rebates.
• Develop relationships with suppliers to ensure deadlines are met.
• Follow Non-Compliance Resolution process where non-conforming components are identified.
• Liaise with suppliers to acquire certification across departments.
• Work with Senior Buyer to manage stock contracts throughout the business.
• Work closely with the Stores and Manufacturing teams to ensure effective flow of stock.
• Assist with stocktakes.

Key requirements of a Project Co-ordinator include:

• Experience working within a buying or procurement function in a purchasing environment.
• Experience working within an Engineering or Manufacturing organisation.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Understanding of ERP/MRP systems.
• Understanding of stock control systems.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider organisation.
• Adaptability and flexibility in meeting the demands of a growing business.

Knowledge of Syspro is an advantage.

If you feel you have the experience and expertise required for the available role, please apply now, or for further information, please contact Mulenga or Laura on within the Stafflex Office Team.

We look forward to receiving your application.