Interim Buyer (3-6 months with potential to extend)
Warrington
£30,000 - £35,000 (equivalent hourly rate)

Role Profile

Are you a seasoned Buyer with experience in manufacturing/engineering, currently available to undertake a contract in the Warrington area?!

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a thriving manufacturing/engineering business, playing your part within their busy Purchasing team.

Due to long term leave, the team require a helping hand with a number of procurement projects across several sites in the UK.

The contract is likely to run between 3 and 6 months and there is also real potential for a further extension beyond this initial term, depending on business / team circumstances.

What will the role involve?

• Purchasing consumables, MRO items and component parts for a number of manufacturing/engineering sites
• Sourcing suitable suppliers and negotiating prices
• Identifying new supply sources and agreeing contracts / long term supply agreements
• Converting purchase requisitions and raising purchase orders on the system
• Expediting deliveries with suppliers to ensure orders are delivered on time and in full
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and driving cost reduction initiatives

Ideal skills and experience

• Previous experience in a procurement role
• Exposure to purchasing for manufacturing / engineering, ideally sourcing MRO items / consumables / component parts
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Good systems skills and attention to detail
• Strong negotiation skills

Remuneration

£30,000 - £35,000 (equivalent hourly rate depending on experience)

About Cast UK

Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit (url removed)