Buyer

Shrewsbury or Stafford – Hybrid (3 days on site/2 days WFH)

Initial 12 month contract – likely to extend for the right person!

Hours: Full time (37.5 / 37 hrs a week) – early finish on a Friday!

Up to £24.20ph PAYE or £33.15 via an umbrella

If you have procurement experience, can handle suppliers performance & complete commercial analysis, and can bring a positive energy/enthusiasm to the team – this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

What would you do?

• Process requisitions and provide support for purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses and contract/purchase order generation
• Develop improvement plans related to Response Time, Lean Targets Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to enable optimal and efficient operations
• Perform analysis and maintenance of assigned processes that produce output excellence, build expertise for the assigned process area, and contribute to continuous improvement
• Support customers & customer proposal efforts, with pricing details & supplier selection
• Perform analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrable experience in a similar purchasing role ideally within Manufacturing
• Familiar with basic procurement and quality principles, procedures, and techniques
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel in particular) and MRP systems
• Ability to prioritise work, be organised, self-supporting and work from your own initiative
• An eye for detail with a thorough approach – accuracy & ‘attention to detail’ is key
• Effective communicator via telephone, email, face to face and Teams
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative work style

To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment.  A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.