Job vacancy - Engineering Buyer

Position: Engineering Buyer
Reference: HLacs279
Location: Swindon
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum
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Due to continued growth, our client is looking for an Engineering Buyer. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will support the delivery and implementation of supply chain strategies that significantly improve supply performance; in addition to:

  • Ensure the purchasing schedules meet the business production demands.
  • Develop strong and effective supplier relationships.
  • Contribute to supplier performance management and maintain a suite of KPIs.
  • Contribute to an inventory strategy to improve inventory turns to optimise working capital.
  • Ensure all negotiated gains and cost savings are tracked, measured, and delivered.

To be successful in the role of Engineering Buyer, we would like to speak to anyone who has experience in the following:

  • Minimum of 2 years experience working as a buyer within a manufacturing environment.
  • Previous experience within manufacturing and engineering industries.
  • Able to produce, organise and analyse data from the ERP system.
  • Ability to create, negotiate, and review basic supply agreements.
  • Report and manage a supplier's performance against KPIs.

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