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Buyer

Omega

Walsall

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a skilled Buyer to join a dynamic global engineering firm on a contract basis. This role is perfect for someone with a strong background in procurement, particularly in the automotive, aerospace, or defence sectors. You will be responsible for managing purchasing requisitions, conducting thorough RFQ analyses, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure timely deliveries. Join a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on key projects.

Qualifications

  • Proven procurement experience in relevant sectors is essential.
  • Strong organisational skills and experience with MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

  • Manage purchasing requisitions and resolve issues effectively.
  • Conduct RFQ and quotation analysis for cost efficiency.
  • Oversee supplier orders and escalate delivery issues as needed.

Skills

Organisation Skills
Procurement Experience
RFQ and Quotation Analysis

Education

Experience in Automotive, Aerospace, Defence or Technical Engineering

Tools

MRP/ERP Systems
SAP

Job description

Job Title: Buyer

Job Type: Onsite

Work Type: Contract (Inside IR35)

Duration: 6-12 Months

Location: Walsall

Rate: Circa £30.00hr (PAYE, Inside IR35)

Job Role – Buyer

An exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join a global engineering business on a contract basis. You will need to demonstrate outstanding organisation and ideally have experience either within automotive, aerospace, defence or technical engineering sectors.

Duties – Buyer

  • Action purchasing requisitions on the system on time, and where requisitions are raised in arrears challenge and resolve appropriately.
  • RFQ and Quotation analysis to ensure best total cost of acquisition.
  • Manage the Supplier Open Order Book on a weekly basis.
  • Escalate issues with delivery dates that don’t meet MRP need with suppliers and escalate within team where necessary.

Experience/Qualifications – Buyer

  • Use of MRP/ERP Systems (SAP ideally).

Additional Information - Buyer

Candidates who are currently a Buyer, Material Planner, Purchasing Administrator, Procurement Officer, Commodity Manager, Sourcing Specialist or Purchasing Manager could be suitable for this role.

To make an application for this role please submit your CV to lee.powell@omegaresource.co.uk or for more information call 01453 829530.

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