I am seeking a Buyer to join an established manufacture in the Slough area, this is an excellent opportunity for a Buyer to join a growing organisation where you can grow and develop on your skills. 

The appointed Buyer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Raising Purchase Orders for material/components
• Raising ad hoc Purchase Orders for non-stock parts
• Identify and react to shortages to support Production
• Proactive solutions to overcome shortages
• Assist and develop new suppliers and supplier relationships
• Pro-actively ensuring supplier deliveries are on time. Incl. pulling forward/pushing back deliveries when required
• Maintaining parameters within our computer system on both Supplier and Parts records
• Supporting Engineering and Quality department with Supplier related enquiries
• Sourcing and negotiating with new and existing suppliers

Skills and experience needed to be the successful Buyer:

• Procurement experience within a manufacturing or purchasing environment
• Experience with KanBan, VMI and other material stocking systems
• Not essential, but experience using MRP system
• Works well as part of a team
• Self-motivated
• Proven experience purchasing electronic / electromechanical components
• Focused, organised and methodical approach to tasks
• Able to work well within a fast-paced environment
• Poses a good attention to detail
• Experience using Microsoft packages - required for documentation production.

As well as a competitive salary they are also offering the following benefits: 25 days holiday plus BH + Life Insurance + 4% Pension contribution + Discount and benefits scheme.