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Futures
United Kingdom
On-site
GBP 60,000 - 80,000
Full time
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity awaits at a rapidly growing manufacturing firm seeking a skilled buyer to enhance their supply chain operations. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your manufacturing background to negotiate with suppliers and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products. Your expertise in interpreting technical drawings and your problem-solving abilities will be crucial as you navigate the complexities of procurement. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency and success. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this role could be the perfect fit for you.
Qualifications
- Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is essential.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
Responsibilities
- Manage product orders and supplier communication effectively.
- Identify and source metal products to meet business needs.
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Job description
Futures are working with one of the fastest growing and well known manufacturing businesses in the area looking to appoint a buyer to work within their supply chain. The successful buyer will come from a manufacturing background and have the ability to read and interpret drawings. The role will be focused on working with new and existing suppliers, negotiating on price.
- Collation of information to help produce monthly KPIs
- Use your own experience / initiative to solve manufacturing and assembly problems with the supply chain
- Identify, source and purchase metal products to ensure products are manufactured in line with business requirements (Quality, Delivery, Cost, Value Add)
- Responsible for managing a large range of products from the initial order, communicating with suppliers and monitoring delivery schedules
- Experience of working in a manufacturing or engineering environment
- Understanding of manufacturing methods
- Familiar with ERP systems, lean techniques and logistics / supply chain
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