Buyer - Engineering
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- England,East Midlands,Derbyshire
- Full Time, Temporary
- £20 - £20.50 per hour
Job Description:
Job title:
Buyer
Job location:
Derby
Rate:
£20.50ph
Hours per week:
37.5
Duration:
6 month contract
Start date:
Immediate
Client Summary:
A leading name within the Rolling Stock / Rail repair and modifications sector.
Position Summary:
Buyer involved in both direct and indirect materials and service procurement. Special
focus on engineering based categories.
Roles can include:
* Process purchase requisitions and raise purchase orders in line with company procedures
* Support supplier negotiations to achieve best value, quality, and delivery performance
* Manage and maintain purchase orders, including amendments and updates
* Monitor order progress and proactively follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
* Resolve supply or delivery issues, escalating more complex matters where necessary
* Maintain accurate procurement data within internal systems.
* Assist with supplier performance monitoring and reporting
* Support cost control initiatives and identify opportunities for savings
* Collaborate with internal departments to ensure procurement needs are met efficiently
* Provide general administrative support to the procurement team as required
Person Profile/Experience:
* Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
* Previous experience in a procurement, supply chain, or fast-paced administrative role (desirable)
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills
* Basic understanding of procurement processes or supply chain principles (desirable)
Qualifications:
CIPS Level 3 (Desirable)
Experience in a similar role
Contact Information: James Bell
Email:
Buyer
Job location:
Derby
Rate:
£20.50ph
Hours per week:
37.5
Duration:
6 month contract
Start date:
Immediate
Client Summary:
A leading name within the Rolling Stock / Rail repair and modifications sector.
Position Summary:
Buyer involved in both direct and indirect materials and service procurement. Special
focus on engineering based categories.
Roles can include:
* Process purchase requisitions and raise purchase orders in line with company procedures
* Support supplier negotiations to achieve best value, quality, and delivery performance
* Manage and maintain purchase orders, including amendments and updates
* Monitor order progress and proactively follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
* Resolve supply or delivery issues, escalating more complex matters where necessary
* Maintain accurate procurement data within internal systems.
* Assist with supplier performance monitoring and reporting
* Support cost control initiatives and identify opportunities for savings
* Collaborate with internal departments to ensure procurement needs are met efficiently
* Provide general administrative support to the procurement team as required
Person Profile/Experience:
* Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
* Previous experience in a procurement, supply chain, or fast-paced administrative role (desirable)
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills
* Basic understanding of procurement processes or supply chain principles (desirable)
Qualifications:
CIPS Level 3 (Desirable)
Experience in a similar role
Contact Information: James Bell
Email:
Job number 3700741
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Company Details:
Shorterm Group
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