Buyer - FTC

Buyer – 6 month FTC

Open Shaw, Manchester

Monday to Friday – Hybrid working

Competitive salary – please ask for more details

This is a brilliant opportunity to work with a market leader in the sector that embraces continuous innovation in both product development and business techniques. They are currently in a period of growth and looking to bring a technically minded Buyer to support the Manufacturing Purchasing team within an expansion phase of the business. They need experience, buying knowledge ideally within an engineering understanding to perform in the role.

• Action MRP Order Report Daily, generate & issue purchase order to suppliers
• Generate and issue manual purchase orders
• Identify and implement cost savings in line with business goals and objectives for their portfolio of suppliers
• Prepare and undertake Supplier Engagement meetings reviewing business competitiveness and customer service, acting as Supplier Champion for suppliers in their own portfolio
• Ensure accurate maintenance of procurement master data for your portfolio of suppliers to ensure timely bid responses to meet customer deadlines and to maximise new business winning opportunities and growth
• Undertake Procurement projects as specified by the Category Manager that supports the execution of the Procurement and Category strategies

• Commercial and financial awareness
• Ability to compile & analyse data & maintain master data
• Ability to work on own initiative with good written & oral skills
• Effective time & deadline management – ability to prioritise effectively
• Experience of using MRP

As a business our client is a true market leader within their industry with a strong presence across the UK. With a secure portfolio of clients these roles provide a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market.

If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV to Ben Watkins at

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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