Job vacancy - Purchaser

Position: Purchaser
Reference: acsVpur
Location: Greenford
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum
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Job Title: Purchaser

Are you a Purchaser with experience within an Engineering environment? You must have experience of ERP Systems, negotiation product procurement and knowledge of value chain management. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading organisation where growth and progression is encouraged.

Responsibilities:

  • To effectively source new suppliers for new parts and new services ensuring compliance with rail 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

Requirements:

  • HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing processes or Business Administration, desirable but not essential. Ideally will have or be studying towards CIPS qualifications
  • 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

ACS are recruiting for a Purchaser. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Purchaser please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Purchaser. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Purchaser with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Purchaser role you desire.