The Rewards and Benefits on offer:

* Competitive salary + profit-related bonus.

* Holiday Entitlement above Statutory.

* DC Pension Scheme.

* Employee Assistance Program

* Training opportunities for personal development

* Supportive working environment

* Discounted private medical cover

* Free Parking

Mtrec's new client opportunity:

Mtrec recruitment are proudly representing our specialist manufacturing client based in the greater Stockton Brook area, in their search for a talented Buyer. The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing across direct and indirect spend categories, but with a focus on the purchasing of raw materials and management of a diverse supplier base. The role will be office based, reporting to a purchasing manager and is an ideal position for those with a background in purchasing and looking for their next long-term career move.

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The job you will do:

* Daily management of raw material and packaging purchase orders to meet customer and manufacturing requirements.

* Analysis and interpretation of MRP information to react to changes in demand.

* Daily communication with production staff, and suppliers, to ensure timely delivery of critical raw materials

* Communication of critical supplier-related information to customer-facing staff

* Updating purchasing and supplier information records

* Analysis of vendor performance, including tracking of non-conforming material deliveries

* Working closely with Commercial Divisional Heads and R&D

* Ensuring quality supply and avoiding supplier dependence

* Monitoring product sage Monthly/Yearly

* New Supplier Approvals

* Price List maintenance

* Undertake project-based work for specific business strategies & initiatives.

About you:

* Ideally you will be CIPS qualified, but this is not essential.

* You will be from a manufacturing or engineering background.

* Experience with direct and indirect purchasing

* Expert skills on MRP are essential

* Experience of purchasing raw materials would be advantageous

* Willingness to learn and develop

* Excellent communication skills are essential

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team