Buyer

The Role: Are you an organised and proactive Buyer with strong SAP and Excel skills? Do you enjoy building relationships with suppliers, keeping operations running smoothly, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Our client is a global leader within the engineering space, providing innovative solutions to customers worldwide. They are looking to add an enthusiastic Buyer to their purchasing team, where you'll play a key role in ensuring materials are ordered, tracked and delivered efficiently while working closely with both suppliers and internal departments. Main Responsibilities for the Buyer: * Raising and issuing purchase orders * Chasing suppliers for delivery updates and outstanding orders * Updating the sales team with delivery information * Maintaining sales boards with the latest supply information * Adding order acknowledgements into the MRP/SAP system * Running shortage reports for customer orders * Raising requisition orders * Monitoring and updating delivery schedules * Communicating supplier price changes to internal teams * Providing ad hoc support to the stores department when required Skills & Experience required for the Buyer: * Previous experience in a Buyer or Purchasing role * Alternatively, strong administration experience within a purchasing or manufacturing environment * SAP experience is essential * Strong Microsoft Excel skills * Excellent communication and organisational abilities * Confident liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders * Able to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a busy environment * A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail Salary & Working Hours of the Buyer: Competitive (depending on experience) Full-time, Monday to Friday