Contek Recruitment are currently working with a well-known, established precision engineering company based in Tamworth. Due to company performance and growth, they are now looking for an experienced Buyer to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Our client is well established and reputable in their industry, has been operating for over 85 years, and serves specialist, high-integrity industries such as Defence, Nuclear, and Aerospace.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

Pay: £36,000 - £39,000 per year, dependent on experience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Obtain quotes in line with procedures and issue purchase orders for indirect/direct consumables and indirect services.
  
  
• Accurate placement of purchase orders, expedite to ensure on time in full delivery with no invoice queries
  
  
• Manage supplier relationships. Negotiate with suppliers in respect of costs, discounts, long-term agreements, and terms and conditions.
  
  
• Prepare and manage annual budgets tightly.
  
  
• Co-ordinate all on-site and off-site (customers’ sites) hire purchases.
  
  
• Identify and realise areas for cost downs to budget and lead time.
  
  
• Expediting externally & internally within the business to assist operational functions in delivering goods and services on time in full.
  
  
• Auditing of company suppliers.
  
  
• Any other general administration duties as required.
  
  Requirements:
  
  
• Previous experience within buying/purchasing is required.
  
  
• Experience working within an engineering environment is required.
  
  
• A committed, driven, and methodical approach to work.
  
  
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
  
  
• Able to work on own initiative and with minimum supervision.
  
  
• Self-motivated.
  
  
• Good communicator.
  
  If you do have any interest in this position, don't hesitate to send across an application, and I'll be in touch to discuss the next steps