Technical Buyer
Metalis
Technical Buyer
£41000
Metalis, Bredbury, Stockport
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 5 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: ecb69b48e66e4de2bbb434099134f047
Full Job Description
- To source components and RAW material for subcontract manufacturing business
- Extract drawings, part reports, from engineering drawings and database information to compile technical RFQ for Tier 2 suppliers and OEM part manufacturers
- Interrogate complex bills of material making judgements on purchase versus manufacture in conjunction with the manufacturing team
- Knowledge of common Oil and Gas, Nuclear and Scientific standard materials is advantageous but not essential.
- To operate in, facilitate, monitor and develop an efficient and effective Purchasing section, with a 50/50 split between deciphering requirements from complex bills of materials and sourcing activities whilst working closely with the sales team on competitive parts pricing.
- Allocating appropriate part numbers and raising PO's from requisitions whilst considering savings prior to ordering via ERP system (EFACS).
- To ensure there is a continuous supply of materials and services to enable all delivery objectives to be achieved in the most cost effective and timely manner
- To maintain and encourage high morale and initiative through positive attitude and effective communication often with multiple bids and projects running simultaneously
- Continually seek new suppliers to satisfy the increasing demand
- Maintain EFACS supplier database
- Monitor suppliers' performance to ensure that the approved suppliers achieve the goals set during the management review and produce a monthly report highlighting performance
IT Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internal purchasing systems. - Mechanical Engineering background within purchasing
- Ability to read engineering and technical drawings