Job title: Buyer

Reference: E113671

Location: Bolton

Duration: Permanent

Start date: asap

Salary: £40,000 pa + bens, 24 days holidays, 37.5 hour working week with a 2.30 pm Friday finish

GPW are partnering exclusively with a specialist manufacturer based in Bolton to recruit a Buyer on a permanent basis.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager you will maintain all aspects of the supply chain while assuring quality and value at all times.

You will

Carry out procurement projects to a satisfactory completion within set and agreed timescales set by the Purchasing Manager.
Develop and maintain supplier relationships to enable continuous improvement and best practices in purchasing. To carry out vendor appraisals, including site visits to assess supplier’s facilities/premises/working practices/quality procedures.
Develop specifications and performance test requirements to facilitate procurement of parts/equipment.
Analyse technical data, designs, preliminary specifications, manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities and availability of parts and equipment.
Consult with engineering personnel to establish performance criteria and specifications for manufacturing and testing.
Arrange and participate in conferences between suppliers, engineers, purchasers, inspectors and other Company personnel to facilitate material inspection, substitution, standardization, rework, salvage utilization and economical procurement of materials/parts.
Evaluate quotes and make recommendations based on commercial/technical factors.
Negotiate and settle contracts including pricing and monitor their progress.
Keep an ongoing check on stock levels to maximize business efficiency.
Attend meetings and trade conferences in the UK and other countries as required.
Perform any other duties deemed reasonable on request.

Knowledge/Experience/Skills required as the Buyer

CIPS Chartered Institute of Purchasing Supplies qualified or qualified by experience.
Broad knowledge of engineering materials and procedures.
Good understanding of up-to-date purchasing practices and procedures.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Sense of urgency.

Benefits as the Buyer include:

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