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Junior Buyer

Automotive recruitment

Rugby

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Assistant Buyer to join their dynamic team in Rugby. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your procurement expertise in a vibrant environment focused on excellence and innovation. You'll be responsible for sourcing materials and services, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. This position is perfect for those looking to enhance their negotiation skills while contributing to the company's success. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

  • Experience in manufacturing procurement is essential.
  • Strong negotiation and commercial understanding required.

Responsibilities

  • Raise purchase orders for production and R&D needs.
  • Monitor order deliveries and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Purchasing Skills
Negotiation Skills
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills

Education

Business/Commercial Qualification
Manufacturing/Engineering Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office
Excel
SAGE 200
SICON

Job description

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Sector: Manufacturing

Function: Manufacturing

Contact: Paul Chamberlain

Email: paul.chamberlain@jonlee.co.uk

Phone: 01926 963295

Duration: Permanent

Job Ref: 69333

Job details

Are you ready to step into a role that not only challenges but also rewards your expertise in procurement? Here is a golden opportunity to become part of a vibrant team committed to excellence and innovation. As an Assistant Buyer for Direct & Indirect Purchasing, you'll play a pivotal role in sourcing materials and services that drive the company forward. This position offers a fantastic platform for professional growth, allowing you to hone your negotiation and procurement skills in a supportive, dynamic environment.

What You Will Do

  • Raise routine purchase orders for production stock, R&D, and ad hoc requirements, focusing on best quality, price, and delivery.
  • Monitor and expedite order deliveries, reporting any supplier delivery issues.
  • Maintain and optimise the purchasing relationship with suppliers, ensuring materials meet specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
  • Keep the supplier and component database up-to-date with price and specification changes.
  • Develop relationships with suppliers and manage the return process for faulty goods.
  • Engage in strategic buying activities to meet production needs and negotiate cost and lead time reductions.
What You Will Bring

  • Experience within a manufacturing procurement team, with a business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering qualification being advantageous.
  • Strong purchasing, negotiation, and commercial understanding within a manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
  • A proven track record of working closely with suppliers to negotiate price, quality, and delivery.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and experience using an integrated MRP system such as SAGE 200 and/or SICON.

Location:

The role is based in Rugby.

Interested?

If you're looking to make a significant impact in your career and contribute to a company's success, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to become the Assistant Buyer and take the next step in your professional journey.

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