16 Procurement Jobs Found

Buyer

A forward-thinking, leading supplier to the automotive industry is recruiting a Buyer to work out of their Coventry Manufacturing facility. This is an exciting time to join the business as it is undergoing change, and growth and has a very strong customer base and future order book.

As the Buyer you will support the Purchasing Manager:

• Plan and schedule material deliveries in line with production plans working closely with the Production and Planning department.
• Work closely with suppliers to maintain relationships and ensure timely delivery.
• Control of costs for material usage and price variances.
• Ensure as the buyer you are implementing cost-reduction incentives.
• Oversee Stock Systems to ensure inventory is accounted for accurately using Excel/MRP system.

To be successful in the Buyer role you will have:

• Proven experience in a previous Buyer role with experience in purchasing in the manufacturing industry.
• An enthusiastic self-starter who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure tight deadlines are met.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems and Microsoft Excel is essential.
• A logical approach to problem-solving and the ability to make decisions based on facts.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

A manufacturer is recruiting an experienced Buyer to work from their Leeds headquarters. You join the small purchasing team and take responsibility for a selection of suppliers with the purpose of building strong supplier relationships and negotiating favourable terms.

As a buyer the shift will be Mon/Tues 7.30 am to 16:30pm, Wed/ Thurs 7.30 am to 16:15 and Fri 7.30 am to 12 noon. Join a company with great perks such as 25 holidays plus 8 bank holidays, a private pension scheme with a 7.5% matched contribution, and a quarterly bonus paid based on company productivity levels.

As the Buyer you will support the Purchasing Manager:

• Plan and schedule material deliveries in line with production plans working closely with the Production and Planning department.
• Work closely with suppliers to maintain relationships and ensure timely delivery.
• Control of costs for material usage and price variances. Ensure as the buyer you are implementing cost reduction incentives.
• Generate and manage purchase orders using SAP ordering system and general maintenance of SAP data.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience in a previous Buyers role with experience in purchasing in the manufacturing industry
• An enthusiastic self-starter who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure tight deadlines are met.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems and experience with SAP would be advantageous
• A logical approach to problem-solving and the ability to make decisions based on facts

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

A specialist manufacturer is recruiting an experienced Senior Buyer to work from their Coventry headquarters. You join the small purchasing team and take responsibility for a selection of suppliers to build strong supplier relationships and negotiate favourable terms.

As the Senior Buyer you will support the Purchasing Manager:

• Work with existing supply base across Europe and the Far East to ensure the best possible part/material and component supply.
• Build very strong relationships and where possible deliver more favourable commercial terms.
• Look at a range of new suppliers to increase the supply base.
• Manage the new component introduction from suppliers.
• Overall you will work to improve the purchasing function and ensure it is best in class to enable the production targets to be met on time in full.

To be successful within the Senior Buyer role you will have:

• Previous experience as a Senior buyer within a manufacturing business.
• New Product Introduction.
• Proven negotiation skills and to have an in-depth understanding of commercial terms.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
• Ideally you will have purchased a range of materials, components and castings and have worked as a buyer or senior buyer.
• Worked with a range of MRP/ERP systems.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Head of Purchasing

A Sunday Times top 100 fastest growing e-commerce business is looking for a commercially driven Head of Purchasing to manage their purchasing function. You will be responsible for the whole buying process from new and existing suppliers across the UK, Europe, and Far East.

As the Head of Purchasing, the company need you to be very commercially driven, not just in the sense of driving down costs through negotiating with suppliers, but also spotting areas/markets the company can tap into and increase their revenue.

You will work with the business to deliver a robust sales forecast and ensure that you are able to deliver on this by having the right products in place to satisfy demand.

As the Head of Purchasing, you will manage a team of 3 within the purchasing team ranging from Junior Buyer to Buying Manager. The team are doing a great job but require further mentoring, training, and development to increase their output further.

Ultimately you will deliver an efficient, robust purchasing strategy and allow the business to continue to grow.

To be successful as the Head of Purchasing you will need to be CIPS qualified. You will also need to be data driven whilst being entrepreneurial in your approach and can sniff out a deal.

The company are very much at the forefront of their growth and this will give you a fantastic opportunity in which to make a name for yourself.

The company will pay a salary of around £70k, being a new business, the benefits package is not industry leading it is solid and offers a bonus.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Buyer

An established, successful automotive manufacturer is recruiting an experienced Buyer to work from their Aston headquarters. You join the small purchasing team and take responsibility for a selection of suppliers to build strong supplier relationships and negotiate favorable terms. You will take ownership of the purchasing of a range of components and materials to ensure that production targets are met.

The company manufactures parts and components for the construction industry and of industries and has a very strong order book.

As the Buyer you will support the Purchasing and Materials Manager:

• Work with existing supply base across Europe and the Far East to ensure the best possible material supply.
• Build very strong relationships and where possible deliver more favorable commercial terms.
• Look at a range of new suppliers to increase the supply base.
• Work closely with shopfloor functions to enable a smooth flow of materials and production
• Overall, you will work to improve the purchasing function and ensure it is best in class to enable the production targets to be met on time in full.

To be successful within the role as a Buyer you will have:

• Previous experience as a Buyer/Senior Buyer within a manufacturing business.
• Proven negotiation skills and to have an in-depth understanding of commercial terms.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
• Ideally you will have purchased a range of materials, components, and castings.
• Worked with a range of MRP/ERP systems.
• The ability to read/understand technical drawings

The company offers a salary between £30-£40k plus 25 days holiday (Not including bank holidays), flexible working with some working from home, and the ability to embed yourself into a successful business and to become an integral part of the team.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

A Buyer/Assistant Buyer is required for a specialist manufacturing business based in Redditch.

As a Buyer/Assistant Buyer you will be responsible for purchasing of materials from existing suppliers, as well as assisting with the sourcing and selecting new suppliers.

Your aim will be to reduce costs, improve quality and deliver a lean, efficient supply chain.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career further and work for a worldwide, market leading business that values their employees.

Buyer/Assistant Buyer Responsibilities

• Negotiating the supply of parts, materials, and components in line with production plans.
• Define a strategy for your commodities and suppliers, ensuring that the business has the best supply is in place.
• Develop strong relationships with all suppliers and be the main point of contact within these.
• Work with production, quality and the wider business to ensure an accurate plan is in place and that your suppliers are delivering to the high quality expected.
• Daily use of the MRP system for business and personal improvement around business metrics.

Experience and skills required as a Buyer/Assistant Buyer

• Proven experience of working for a manufacturing business and ideally you will have purchased manufacturing parts, components, and materials.
• Strong IT skills including Excel.
• Understanding and experience in using MRP systems

The business is looking to have the right person in this Buyer/Assistant Buyer role as soon as possible. If you feel you have the right skills and experience necessary, please apply communicating your salary expectations and notice period/availability

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

A specialist manufacturer that supplies a variety of markets with their product is recruiting an experienced Buyer to work from their Coventry headquarters. You join the small purchasing team and take responsibility for a selection of suppliers to build strong supplier relationships and negotiate favourable terms.

As the Buyer you will support the Purchasing Manager:

• Work with existing supply base across Europe and the Far East to ensure the best possible part/material and component supply.
• Build very strong relationships and where possible deliver more favourable commercial terms.
• Look at a range of new suppliers to increase the supply base.
• Manage the new component introduction from suppliers.
• Overall you will work to improve the purchasing function and ensure it is best in class to enable the production targets to be met on time in full.

To be successful within the Buyer role you will have:

• Previous experience as a buyer within a manufacturing business.
• New Product Introduction.
• Proven negotiation skills and to have an in-depth understanding of commercial terms.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
• Ideally you will have purchased a range of materials, components and castings and have worked as a buyer or senior buyer.
• Worked with a range of MRP/ERP systems.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

A manufacturer is recruiting an experienced Buyer to work from their Leeds headquarters. You join the small purchasing team and take responsibility for a selection of suppliers with the purpose of building strong supplier relationships and negotiating favourable terms.

As a buyer the shift will be Mon/Tues 7.30 am to 16:30pm, Wed/ Thurs 7.30 am to 16:15 and Fri 7.30 am to 12 noon. Join a company with great perks such as 25 holidays plus 8 bank holidays, a private pension scheme with a 7.5% matched contribution, and a quarterly bonus paid based on company productivity levels.

As the Buyer you will support the Purchasing Manager:

• Plan and schedule material deliveries in line with production plans working closely with the Production and Planning department.
• Work closely with suppliers to maintain relationships and ensure timely delivery.
• Control of costs for material usage and price variances. Ensure as the buyer you are implementing cost reduction incentives.
• Generate and manage purchase orders using SAP ordering system and general maintenance of SAP data.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience in a previous Buyers role with experience in purchasing in the manufacturing industry
• An enthusiastic self-starter who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure tight deadlines are met.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems and experience with SAP would be advantageous
• A logical approach to problem-solving and the ability to make decisions based on facts

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Purchasing Manager

A global, market-leading manufacturer are recruiting a forward-thinking, pro-active Purchasing professional to join their Redditch based Purchasing team. The Redditch facility is well established having been there for over 10 years. You will join an experienced team of individuals and work for a business with a very strong order book. The company offer 25 days leave plus statutory days, different pension options including a contribution scheme, 4 X salary life assurance and a health plan.

As a Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for:

• Management of a small Procurement and Material planning team and ensure that they understand requirements and lead times for materials, components and subcontract services.
• Working proactively with the supplier base to ensure that purchasing levels match that of the material flow, production requirements and the demand plan.
• You will extensively use the MRP/ERP system for the Master Production Schedule.
• The creation of works orders within the manufacturing systems.
• Assist in the development of the supplier base by measuring key metrics.

To be successful within the role you will have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Buyer or Purchasing Manager within a manufacturing environment.
• Experienced in the use of a range of computer systems. The business uses SAP and it would be a distinct advantage if you were to have this.
• A proactive, forward-thinking attitude with the ability to always look ahead of what the business needs and then communicate this in your purchasing plan with your suppliers.
• Excellent IT skills including MS Project, Excel and Outlook.

As the Purchasing Manager you will receive an excellent benefits package which includes:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Medical plan
• Different pension options including a contribution scheme
• Free parking

This position would suit an individual that has worked as a Senior Buyer looking for a step up in their career or an experienced Purchasing Manager.

In addition to the formal package, the company offer a lot of autonomy in your role and the opportunities to further develop your skills and career.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

An established, successful automotive manufacturer is recruiting an experienced Buyer/Senior Buyer to work from their Droitwich headquarters. You join the small purchasing team and take responsibility for a selection of suppliers to build strong supplier relationships and negotiate favourable terms. This role is a mix of direct and indirect products/components/services

The company manufactures machinery for a range of industries and has a very strong order book.

As the Buyer you will support the Purchasing Manager:

• Work with existing supply base across Europe and the Far East to ensure the best possible part/material and component supply.
• Build very strong relationships and where possible deliver more favourable commercial terms.
• Look at a range of new suppliers to increase the supply base.
• Manage the new component introduction from suppliers.
• Overall you will work to improve the purchasing function and ensure it is best in class to enable the production targets to be met on time in full.

To be successful within the role you will have:

• Previous experience as a Buyer/Senior Buyer within a manufacturing business.
• New Product Introduction.
• Proven negotiation skills and to have an in-depth understanding of commercial terms.
• Far East sourcing.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
• Ideally you will have purchased a range of materials, components, and castings.
• Worked with a range of MRP/ERP systems.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.