Buyer

Job description

  Location
Thatcham, Berkshire
·  Salary
£ 20 - £ 25 / Hour
·  Category
Procurement & Supply Chain - Buyer / Puchasing
·  Job type
Permanent
·  Industry
Procurement and Supply Chain
·  External Reference
VHB89112

Adecco Newbury current have an amazing temporary opportunity for a Buyer to join a well established company based in Hungerford. Our client is looking for an experienced Buyer to join their team on a temporary basis paying up to £25 per hour.

Our client needs someone who will take a proactive approach in reviewing current systems and procedures, making recommendations and implementing changes. To lead the business forward in securing quality suppliers of materials, cost efficiencies and ensuring all raw materials ae purchased as required for production demands, keeping stockholding at the optimum level.

Main duties & responsibilities:

·  Effectively control a direct spend budget for commodities including Machining, Castings, Injection Moulding, Electrical, Raw Materials

·  Drive supplier on-time deliveries and supplier quality performance in line with non-forecast demand

·  Maintain accurate procurement conditions and other ERP information in a timely manner

·  Monitor usage trends and known estimated future sales to minimise stock holding & obsolescence

·  Assist in resolving goods inwards discrepancies

·  Liaise with production staff and other internal parties

·  Identify new suppliers, agree terms and negotiate supply agreements & contracts

·  Actively participate in the continual improvement of purchasing methods and drive down external spend

·  Present updates on new product introduction tasks, or other project requirements

·  Monitor new trends and regulations in the business and market place

·  Maximise Kanban & Consignment methodology to increase quality and efficiency

·  Proactively assist with regulatory and company requirements for stock checks

·  General administration and filing

·  Undertake other tasks which may be required in order to assist the Operations function

Do you have experience in a similar role and all the relevant skills? If so apply today Adecco Newbury.

Please note: This position is based in Hungerford, please only apply if you are willing and able to work in this location.

All applications will be reviewed within five working days by one of our experienced consultants and successful applicants only will be contacted within that time frame. Please be assured that your details remain confidential and they will not be sent out to our client(s) until you have been contacted by us and have given us your consent, in accordance with REC guidelines.

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