A Technical Buyer is needed by a growing company to establish a focused purchasing function within the company and grow and develop it

This is a brand-new role for the company, reporting to the Finance Manager, initially this position will be responsible for leading the planning and implementation of an ERP / MRP system within the business.

Key duties include:

• Managing all aspects of materials supply into and through the business. Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.
• Purchasing and expediting materials and parts according to production schedule
• Managing and developing new and existing supplier relationships, managing all negotiations around supplier T&C's
• Monitor supplier performance and manage non-conformances
• Analysing inventory and controlling stock levels ensuring effective levels for the business
• Ensure quality, service level, price and supply logistics meet commercial and internal customers' needs
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve purchasing procedures and increase efficiency
• Identify and deliver further opportunities to reduce overall supply chain costs
• Play an active role in NPI from a procurement perspective
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure material is delivered accurately and on time.

Skills and Experience:
It is essential that the successful candidate has a previous experience implementing or developing an ERP / MRP system such as SAP from the ground-up, including optimising procurement processes. In addition, we are looking for:

• A team orientated, can do, positive outlook.
• HNC / HND / degree level in a technical discipline.
• Must have previous experience as a Buyer, Senior Buyer or Strategic Buyer within a manufacturing or engineering business.
• Experience of materials purchasing especially steel, aluminium and other metals
• A strong understanding and experience with MRP/ ERP systems.
• Technical background, able to read engineering drawings.
• Ability to take ownership and be driven to achieve results.
• The ability to use and understand, planning and procurement data / parameters to drive decision making.
• Capable of working under-pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good time keeping, prioritisation and workload management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Proactive in suggesting new methods and techniques to improve efficiency.
• Any experience of signs and medium to large digital displays would be an advantage
• SAP experience would be desirable as would a CIPS qualification.

This is a great opportunity to shape the procurement function of a growing company and is a remote working opportunity

If you would like more information please contact Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now to send your CV