Job Title: Purchaser
Location: Peripatetic covering Scunthorpe & Nottingham
Sector: Construction / Manufacturing
Type: Permanent
Salary: £35,000.00 - £40,000.00

Sutton Recruitment are working exclusively to recruit a permanent Purchaser for a leading manufacturing group of businesses who specialises in the production of innovative manufactured products.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Purchaser to join the operations team across sites in Nottinghamshire and Scunthorpe, which runs all aspects of the manufacturing process.

The role will report to the General Manager/Operations Manager and will include the following responsibilities:
• Purchasing of all materials required for production and operations, such as reinforcing steel, sand and gravel, lifting attachments/inserts, consumables such as oil, lubricants, PPE, etc.
• Developing strong relationships with key suppliers
• Plan and execute multiple projects
• Hiring of any necessary equipment such as tools and plant
• Using internal Purchasing system to enter and issue all orders and subsequent approval of orders and entering onto accounts system
• Coordinating with operations staff to develop efficient procurement and stock schedules, to facilitate cost effective buying and timely deliveries
• Work with Production Supervisor to control and report on workers hours from clock card system and invoices from subcontractors
• Prepare regular reports for management on purchasing operations and achievement of targets on buying in areas such as price, quality and terms
• Buying in line with established budgets and reporting against these; managing cost control, as well as terms and conditions of supply
• Managing with Storekeeper the inventory of stocks and controlling the ordering system to satisfy demand
• Implementation where required of ISO9001 Quality Control System, such as approved Supplier List
• Experience of setting up SLA
• Managing Vending systems, PPE
• Experience of consignment stock
• Interfacing with customers/suppliers as required

The Candidate
• The client is seeking to hire someone with the following key attributes.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role, ideally in a similar or related field
• Good knowledge of the construction sector and the principal components to be bought in this role
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of M/S packages
• Self-starter, with new ideas on how to improve the business through the effective operation of this role
• Good team player, able to work well with other team members
• Industry qualification would be an advantage
• Strong negotiating ability
• Proven reliability - efficient, results orientated and manages own time well
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Flexibility in the role and extra hours if needed

What's on offer;
• Full time permanent position
• £35,000.00 - £40,000.00 salary
• 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Nest Pension; 3% client, 5% employee

To be suitable for this role, you must have a full driving license and your own vehicle to begin with due to the client locations.
Travel expenses; travel requirements outside of the plant will be limited, but the company will reimburse expenses on a per mile basis, for use of own vehicle.

The candidate may be provided with use of company pool vehicle for external meetings but should own his/her own car to get to work.

Sutton Recruitment Limited offer a professional and personal service within recruitment. Our experienced consultants work closely with both candidates & clients to ensure the best possible outcome.
If this role is not suitable for you, we would be happy to have an informal discussion regarding any future opportunities.
While we aim to respond to every applicant, on occasion this is not always possible, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 14 days of applying, please do get in contact with us.
Sutton Recruitment Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer