Buyer

A client of ours in the Ipswich area are recruiting a Buyer to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working 37.5 hours Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am - 1.00pm. Paying 35,000 - 40,000 per annum depending on experience.

Key Duties include but are not limited to:

• Facilitate communication between the purchasing and production planning teams to ensure seamless coordination
• Evaluate and assess suppliers, request quotes, and negotiate lead times to ensure timely availability of required items.
• Process purchase orders through the MRP system.
• Maintain and update the purchase order processing list, ensuring that all orders are tracked and processed.
• Oversee goods inward processes, addressing any discrepancies, resolving issues promptly, and assisting the Finance Manager with supplier invoice queries.
• Monitor and manage stock requirements, updating stock records and inventory levels.
• Provide production teams with regular updates on priority items, availability of materials, and any changes to delivery timelines.
• Respond to email and telephone enquiries, providing information on products, spare parts, and service requirements.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement within purchasing.
• Manage ad-hoc projects as they arise.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Buyer position:

• Previous Purchasing and Procurement experience
• Proficient in using Microsoft packages
• MRP experience is desirable
• Ability to work in a small team
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Highly organised

Great Benefits to working for this company include:

• Annual bonus based on company and self-performance
• Life insurance
• Private Health
• Cycle to work
• 25 days holiday

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Buyer position, please apply with your CV.