Engineering Buyer

Engineering Buyer
Manufacturing background, Ideally Castings or Machined Components exp.
�28 - �30 FCSA Umbrella (this role is deemed inside IR35)
Shrewsbury
Some Hybrid Work Available (Min 3 days pw in Shrewsbury Office)
This role would suit an Engineering Buyer or Purchasing professional & will be based in the Shrewsbury Area with scope for some work from home (Hybrid Model, min 3 days in Office pw)
Are you a buyer / supply chain specialist or purchasing person looking to work with a well known & well respected�company?
Do you have manufacturing experience?
Do you have experience of category buying,�cost reduction, consolidation of suppliers and similar?
Read on!
We have an opportunity with a local company who are looking to source a person for a long term contract opportunity (initially 12 months, although the project could easily be� 2- 3yrs) that may even eventually extend beyond this

Essential Skills:��
* Able to read Engineering Drawings & understand related technical specifications�
* Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.�
* Previous experience of managing Low Volume, complex, Small Spend Supplier base
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Additionally you should be able to cover most of the below bullet point and can demonstrate experience of the opening points of this description we would love�to hear from you.
* Manage just-in-time inventory.
*�Act as a change driver in terms of current buying practices
*�Optimisation of purchasing in terms of cost saving opportunities
* Good working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
* Negotiations on price and supply contracts
* Ability to analyse financial reports, price proposals and other technical data.
* Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
* Analysis of usage data
*�Ability to source parts/raw materials to meet production lead times
* Responsible for the purchase of machinery, equipment, parts, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.
* Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for change
* Ability to evaluate suppliers.
*�Approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
* Instruct staff on how to resolve problems related to undelivered goods
* Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing.
* Knowledge of supply chain management.
* CIPS Preferred
This is an urgent ongoing role, and the client is looking to schedule interviews immediately, with a view to commencing an opportunity with the next few weeks.
Although not a fully remote role, there will be scope to do some work from home (Hybrid model 3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from home)
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Pay rate dependant on experience/pay status
This role is deemed inside IR35
�28 - �30 ph. (FCSA Umbrella Company) Paye rates also available�(�20 - �21.50 PAYE)
Duration
Long-term, initially 12 Months, likely to be 2 - 3 year projec