Procurement Controller/ Buyer
Leeds
PW130818PCBL
Manufacturing
Permanent

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Discipline: Buying, Procurement, Purchasing Manager

Speciality: Buying, Purchasing

UK Residency Required: Yes

Salary: £30000 - £32000

Apply by: 31/08/2018

Min Experience: years

OVERVIEW & ROLE DESCRIPTION

We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Controller/ Buyer to join my rapidly expanding Engineering client based in Leeds. This position has been created due to an increased work load and the client is looking to grow its current team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within a buying/ purchasing role within an engineering / manufacturing environment ideally with experience in international supply chain. The successful candidate will be required to manage all aspects of procurement within the supply base resulting in continuous output. You will need to ensure that all purchase orders are placed to ensure materials arrive in a timely manner to meet demand.

Role Description

  • To manage all aspects of procurement within the supply base allowing for continuous production output working with the Stores Manager, Technical Mangers and Production Planner.
  • To achieve company metrics including on time delivery, quality and cost reduction.
  • Ensure purchase orders are placed and materials arrive in a timely manner to meet the value stream needs
  • Manage rescheduling, cancellations and quantity amendments
  • Select most appropriate supplier and gain best price for all items particularly on quantity breakdowns
  • Placing of daily purchase orders in line with plant build requirements
  • To expedite all relevant materials
  • To work with Planners on any material delays that will affect production output
  • To manage sub contract operations and free issue material to meet production demand
  • Management of the short-term order report to coordinate accurate information for the daily/weekly production meetings
  • To process purchase requisitions for the relevant value stream within agreed timescales
  • Chase colleagues for any outstanding requisitions
  • Follow up on outstanding orders
  • Inputting the purchase orders and stock transactions within Sage 50
  • Create generic templates to fulfil the role
  • Ensuring procurement information is stored and managed on the server, creating folders for ease of use by others
  • Assist the Production Planner with information and sourcing of materials
  • Ensure any hire equipment is off-hired
  • Investigate and challenge abortive costs or damage from suppliers
  • Ensure that purchases are made within the pricing framework agreed with suppliers and that only authorised suppliers are used
  • Resolution of purchase order / purchase invoice queries in a timely manner
  • Create and develop company processes
  • Line manage the Stores Manager
  • Assist the Production Planner with the running of the Leeds facility

Skills & Attributes

• Demonstrable experience within a purchasing role within an engineering/ manufacturing environment.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage work pressure.
• Good understanding of an MRP system.
• Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook literate.
• Excellent communication skills.

This vacancy is being advertised by Apex Engineering Solutions Ltd who are acting as an Employment Agency