Project Buyer – Automation
Full job description
Shorterm Group
Salary: £32,400 – £39,600 per year
Project Buyer / Automation / Manufacturing
Location:Birmingham,Wolverhampton,Walsall,Solihull,Coventry,Leamington,Nuneaton,Warwick,Bromsgrove,Stourbridge,West Midlands
Salary: £32,400 – £39,600+ 33 days holiday + competitive package
The Company:
This company is the UK’s leading manufacturer of industrial automation systems, assembly tooling, automated assembly, special purpose machinery and single and multi-robotic cells, including robotic assembly.
They are an established and highly respected engineering supplier to the automotive, aerospace, medical, energy, FMCG and OEM sectors since 1972. Their philosophy is to provide the latest Advanced Manufacturing Technologies within our products and services.
The Role:
The ideal candidate will be highly organised with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload accordingly. The ability to read mechanical drawings is an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and control the company’s external suppliers
Ensure parts and materials are procured at best price and delivery to project plan
Generate and issue RFQ data to suppliers. Analyse when returned.
Negotiate T&Cs for best payment terms preventing negative effect on cash flow
Manage and measure suppliers on time delivery and right first time yield
Work with and on behalf of project and programme managers taking full ownership of attaining all bought outs to meet project deliverables
Provide constant and up to date reports and attend relevant review meetings as required
Keep company MRP (Progress) up to date daily on projects you are responsible for
Remain sole point of contact for project purchasing including delegated tasks
Identify new suppliers, agree terms including discount structures and volume rebates
Continually improve purchasing methods to drive down external spend
Work with and support the purchasing department and cover absence when required
Visit suppliers in the UK and possibly overseas if required
Work with accounts to resolve payable issues and implement preventative action
Key Skills
Previous experience as a buyer within the engineering industry
Project based purchasing experience
Good organisation skills with a sense of urgency
MRP/ERP experience
Bachelors Degree highly preferred
To Apply
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