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TRAINEE BUYER Job in Irvine

Job Description

Our client who is well established within their specialist field is recruiting for a Trainee Buyer to work from their Ayrshire site.  The role offers training and development opportunities with excellent future career prospects within the Organisation.

Purpose of Role

Responsible for purchase goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery to ensure continually supply.

Main Responsibilities:

Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to obtain inventory in a cost effective and timely manner
Request quotes and raise purchase orders in line with business and clients demand requirements
Review, reflect and actions purchase requisitions. Taking responsibility for procuring appropriate items or services; creates and reviews purchase orders
Monitor supply deliveries schedules and take appropriate action to resolve any risk to supply
Monitor the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value
Works with management to address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends, pricing and product availability
Continuous improvement of on time schedule delivery and quality performance of suppliers
Key Skills:

Proven mechanical and/or manufacturing experience (ideally multi-disciplined) ideally within manufacturing department
Excellent numerical agility
In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, contract documents, and legal specifications
CIPS Qualified (Working towards)
Self-motivation and initiative
Work well under minimal supervision
Good level of communication skills
Strong IT and software skills
Worked with ERP and PLM systems

Location: Irvine
Category: Engineering
Job Title: TRAINEE BUYER
Salary:
Benefits: Full Time
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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