Manufacturing Buyer

Job Location	Fenwick, Kilmarnock
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Salary negotiable
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

An Excellent opportunity for an Experienced Manufacturing Buyer to join a well-established company based in Fenwick, Ayrshire!The Company:They are a family owned and operated business based in Ayrshire, Scotland with in-house skills ranging from metal fabrication, joinery, upholstery, spray painting/coating to composite manufacture facilitating both small and large orders to customers’ specific requirements. The company manufacture approximately 12,000 commercial vehicle seats per year, as well as numerous customised specialist seating and mounting systems.The Role:The company is looking to recruit a Manufacturing Buyer, they are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and professional candidate to support their office-based team. Candidate must have their own transport.Key duties include:

Place and manage purchase orders using SAGE purchase order processing (POP)

Manage internal order requisition process

Resolve supply chain issues and take appropriate action to prevent recurrence

Manage price negotiation, challenge all cost increases and lead efforts to avoid

Planning and scheduling

Monitor and manage orders to ensure materials are shipped and delivered on agreed dates

Maintain accurate records and ensure appropriate documentation in place

Keep colleagues up to date with status of orders

Filing

Liaising with a variety of departments

Telephone/Reception duties.

Candidate Requirements:

Purchasing Experience (Manufacturing Background Preferred).

Fully conversant in purchase order processing using SAGE.

Planning and scheduling experience.

IT literate with extensive knowledge of Word and Excel.

Proficient in the use of SAGE 50.

Effective negotiation skills.

Excellent communication skills with a friendly and professional telephone manner.

Have a keen eye for detail

Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Excellent multitasker

Positive can-do attitude

Takes ownership of work

Ability to prioritise workload

Self-motivated

Work to deadlines

This is a full-time position working 39.5 hours per week.Monday to Thursday 8am- 5pm and Friday 8am - 1:30pm.In return the company is offering a Competitive Salary, Depending on ExperienceIf you feel that you have the relevant skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now! Required skills

Manufacturing

Supply

Keyskills :
Manufacturing Supply

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