Purchaser

Our global manufacturing client is looking for a Purchaser on a permanent contract to be based at their Croydon office.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To effectively source new suppliers for new parts and new services ensuring compliance with standards
Purchase parts for planned demand through MRP System. Prepare/issue requests for proposals, quotations, purchase orders to suppliers in accordance with operating procedures liaising with the Quality Department where required
Support complex/high value negotiations by gathering and interpreting data from existing and potential suppliers and by participating in internal customer or supplier meetings
Drive/direct critical activities with suppliers to ensure quality, delivery for product/services achieve customer requirements, whilst maintaining effective supplier relations
Identify cost saving opportunities, implement plans to achieve and manage through to fruition
Liaise with internal customers, suppliers and other departments to chase up/ advise on progress of activities to achieve on-time delivery to the required specification
Be an integral part of project teams delivering complex projects
Liaise with their parent company regularly as they are the main supplier of parts
Carry out routine purchasing of day to day consumables as well as Fixed Asset Capital

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing processes or Business Administration, desirable but not essential. Ideally will have or be studying towards CIPS qualifications
Must have engineering/manufacturing background
High level of PC literacy; especially in Excel
Experience of an ERP system essential, Navision ERP system desirable (but not essential as training will be given)
Experience of initiating, negotiating, finalising and formalising product procurement
Knowledge of value chain management, as well as procurement and supply management principles and practices
Must possess a strong customer service orientation and sense of urgency
Ability to travel throughout the UK with some European travel
Commitment and ability to work accurately under pressure and to tight deadlines
Good analysis and communication (written and oral) skills essential

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Interested in this permanent role, based in Croydon area. Please email or contact me on .

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