Acorn by Synergie is proud to be recruiting for a buyer on a permanent basis for their manufacturing client located in Birchwood, Warrington

The hours of work are Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm and Friday 8am to 3.30pm

The salary is dependant upon experience but will start at between £24,000 and £25,000 per annum

The company offers a friendly working environment and genuine opportunities for progression

Full training will be provided

The main responsibilities of the role are:

• Build and maintaining positive, long-term relationships with Suppliers
• Research new suppliers and make recommendations to the Purchasing Manager.
• Obtain quotes for materials requested by the Sales department in line with Customer RFQ
• Evaluate quotes and negotiate prices and delivery with focus on achieving best price and quality.
• Raise Purchase Orders, Call Off orders and maintain in Oracle MRP / ERP system.
• Progressing of orders to ensure specified dates are met and the correct items and quantities are received.
• Updating and maintaining internal databases and ERP system with records of orders, deliveries, invoices, contracts & supplier approvals.
• Identify and maintain quality standard requirements and ensure all products meet the required standards (ISO 9001 & 14001).
• Communicating supply chain delays and risks with key stakeholders.
• Monitor Inventory - including stock take planning and participation.
• Support Production personnel with the efficient running of the production office.
• Generate intercompany purchase orders for raw material and consumables.
• Responsible for all factory MRO's / factory & office consumables.
• Any other administration duties required by the manager

The ideal candidate will:

• Be confident and proactive
• Have an excellent attention to detail
• Be customer focused with strong communication skills
• Have previous administration experience
• Be IT Proficient
• Be organised and time efficient

As well as an attractive salary the company also offer:

• A generous pension scheme
• Private medical health insurance scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays per year
• Team events throughout the year
• Free hot drinks
• Excellent welfare facilities
• Free parking

We look forward to receiving your application.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.