SENIOR BUYER

Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire
The Utile Engineering Co.

Utile Engineering is a family company and a leading UK manufacturer of Gas Compressors, Gas Boosters, Tank Mixing Systems, and Double Membrane Gas Holders. We specialise in the turnkey packaging of our equipment for use in Water Companies, Industrial and Commercial premises, predominantly in the Renewable Energy sector.

The ideal candidate for this role has an attention to detail and a background in Engineering Buying with knowledge of engineering drawings, terms, and processes. The ability to communicate with other departments and work to agreed timeframes is essential.

This is a full-time position; however, flexible hours would be considered. Remuneration is negotiable and will be commensurate with experience.

• Competitive salary to reflect your career progression, skills, and experience
• 25 days standard annual leave plus all statutory holidays
• Generous employer pension scheme contributions
• Life assurance

Job Role:

• Management of Utile’s Purchasing Department incorporating 1 Assistant Buyer and 2 stores persons
• Organise workload of a small team to support the business
• Ensure departmental compliance with Quality, Environmental, and H&S practices
• Reporting at Board Level

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase of components and materials
• Stock control and stock take reconciliation
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal
• Continual development of supplier base and cost control including negotiation of commercial contracts
• Operation of bespoke inventory database
• Good level of IT literacy although training will be given
• Ability to provide departmental training to Standard Operating Procedures

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be requested to perform different tasks as dictated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives. Any other reasonable tasks by mutual agreement.

To be considered, you must already have the right to work in the UK.

Responsible to:
Operations Manager / Managing Director

Responsible for:
Operation and Management of the Purchasing Department

Location:
2 New Street, Irthlingborough, Northants, NN9 5UG