Full job description*Buyer based in Newcastle under Lyme
*Automotive experience required
*Manufacturing knowledge required
Are you an experienced Buyer? We have a fantastic role for an international manufacturing company that invests in people and provides great career opportunities and development This is a flexible employer that can offer hybrid working. This role will be responsible for purchasing raw materials for manufacturing requirements. You will be responsible for many suppliers and ensuring the purchasing requirements are adhered to, enabling the supplier to deliver materials for the various manufacturing sites.

Job Description:
*To be responsible for various automotive commodities covering a global supply base, comprising direct and indirect purchases
*To identify and investigate potential alternative suppliers where appropriate to reduce business risk
*To evaluate bids, select and recommend suppliers as well as negotiate pricing, delivery, quality and service
*Follow up on awards until completion of order
*When necessary, negotiate and settle with suppliers regarding rejections, losses, return of materials, etc
*Targeted year-on-year cost reductions
*Review and process purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. Assist accounting staff in resolving invoice discrepancies
*Leading purchasing activities for the project: for mass production parts and parts in development for the project
*Purchasing interface between project engineering, purchasing, sales and manufacturing
*Member of the project team reporting to the Platform manager for all activities related to the project
*Including quarterly report of results
Candidate Requirements:
*Automotive industry experience is essential
*Knowledge of materials such as plastic and rubber parts
*Technical understanding of the goods
*Strong communication and negotiation skills
*Proven problem-solving skills
*Computer literate in MS Project and MRP systems
This role is commutable from: Stoke on Trent, Newcastle Under Lyme, Keele, Stone, Woore, Madeley, Hanley

This role would suit candidates with the following experience: Buyer, Senior Buyer, Commodity Buyer, Purchasing assistant, Procurement assistant

Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm - Friday 7:30 am – 12:30 pm
Salary: Up to £40,000 Per Annum
Benefits:
Hybrid working once agreed with the line manager (3 days in the office, Mondays are
mandatory, and 2 days WFH)
12% employer’s pension contribution
Able to join the company-paid health cash plan at Level 1 or Level 2
Holidays: 25 days annual leave, which rises with service + Bank Holidays

Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region