Engineering Buyer

Position : Engineering BuyerLocation : Essex, Basildon, Brentowwd, RomfordSector : Engineering, manufacturingQualifications : CIPS level 3 preferredHybrid : 3 days in office, 2 days from homeSalary : 35,000 - 39,000Benefits : To be confirmedOther : Due to site location, own transport requiredGrowing engineering services business.We are looking for people who are able to bring strategic thinking to a procurement and purchasing function ; this is not merely an order placing, transactional role.As well as managing a number of existing suppliers, you will be involved with assessing potential new suppliers for quality, cost and deliverable standards. Current spend is in the order of 80 millionExperience of engineered products, precision machined components or very similar is highly desirable. This may be for a variety of industries including automotive, medical, aviation and aerospace, general manufacturing or similar.You will bring strong relationship management skills, enabling you to manage your supply chain to ensure continued performance of delivery and capacity of growth for the futureYou will be proficient with MRP systems, able to create and place purchase orders in line with forecast demand. At the same time you will analyse demand forecasts to ensure adequate stock supply to meet customers needs.Numerate, you will be able to assess value for money, profit and lossYou will be able to identify risks, opportunities, market trends and history to assess suppliers ..... full job details .....