Buyer

An excellent opportunity for a Buyer to join an fast paced, growing Manufacturing business. The role will be based in Horsham and will be responsible for buying of a range of complex materials and services.

Key Responsibilities of Buyer:

• Working closely with engineering staff to procure components and related parts.
• Buying of anything from metals, machined parts to chemicals.
• Communicate complex technical specifications by engineering teams into RFI and RFQ packs.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with vendors with objective to beat target price.
• Prepare and publish BoM and maintain.
• Supply relationships internally and externally to improve cost, quality and supply.
• Working to very strict and tight deadlines.
• Track supplier PPAPs to ensure on time delivery.
• Resolve Quality and delivery issues for components.

Experience:

• Experience of reading and interpreting technical drawings
• BSc in Mechanical Engineering
• Understanding of procurement regulations.
• Experience within Automotive or similar manufacturing environment
• High level of Excel.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• British Passport required due to security clearance.

This role would suit a candidate with experience in the following roles; Buyer, Junior Buyer, Technical Buyer, Purchasing, Commodity Buyer, Project Buyer.