Engineering Purchaser

Engineering / Technical Purchaser
Location: Willenhall, West Midlands
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 Negotiable dependant on experience
Benefits:

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• 30 Days holiday including bank holidays
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• Training and development opportunities
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• Nest pension plan
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• Great company culture
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Company Profile:
A world leading manufacturing and development company who supply specialist equipment to the MOD, Military and Defence sectors are currently expanding their team.
Job Profile:
An innovative organisation is currently seeking a versatile Technical Buyer with expertise in technical procurement and project-based mechanical engineering environments. Candidates must be UK nationals and will undergo security vetting upon employment.
Duties:

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• Utilise technical procurement skills to support company projects and financial objectives
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• Balance quality, delivery, and cost in technical procurement
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• Work with ERP or MRP systems and manage master lists of parts
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• Select and develop suppliers
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• Maintain stock levels and manage the goods inwards process
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• Source and select suppliers, place and progress orders
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• Calculate reorder points, economic order quantities, and minimum stock levels
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Skills & Attributes:

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• Extensive experience in technical procurement within a project-based role
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• Proficiency in ERP or MRP systems
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• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering processes
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• Ability to work independently
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• Experience in supplier selection and development
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• Knowledge of stock control and inventory management
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• Preferably 5+ years in an engineering manufacturing environment
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• Relevant qualification in purchasing/procurement, minimum ONC/D level
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Hours of Work:

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• 39.5 hours per week
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• Monday to Thursday: 7:30 – 16:00
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• Friday: 7:30 – 13:00
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