About the position
Our client, an established manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Buyer to purchase the materials, components, services and consumables needed to keep production running efficiently. Duties & Responsibilities Purchase raw materials, components, services and consumables in line with production requirements. Manage purchase orders and replenish essential stock items. Work closely with production teams to identify and prioritise critical stock requirements. Negotiate competitive pricing while maintaining quality standards. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships. Resolve supply issues to minimise production downtime. Monitor stock availability, supplier performance and purchasing costs. Desired Experience & Qualification Matric certificate is essential. Minimum of five years' purchasing experience, preferably in engineering, technical buying or manufacturing. A formal qualification in Supply Chain Management and/or Inventory Control would be advantageous. Strong negotiation and communication skills. Good organisational and time-management skills. A proactive, adaptable and resourceful approach. A strong sense of accountability. The successful candidate will join an established manufacturing business with opportunities to expand their technical knowledge through product training and exposure to a complex manufacturing environment.
The role involves managing purchasing requirements, negotiating competitive pricing, maintaining supplier relationships and ensuring critical stock is available when required.
The role also offers exposure to the implementation of a new ERP system and the opportunity to contribute to purchasing process improvements.
Desired Skills:
- Purchasing
- Supplier Relationships
- Buying
- Negotiation
- Engineering Buyer
- Supplier Negotiation
- Strategic Negotiations
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years Purchasing & Procurement
Desired Qualification Level:
- Diploma
