Job Description

Buyer

Lancing

£40,000

A buyer with an engineering or marine background is required for Hunters’ automotive engineering client.

6 -month contract, likelihood of extension Perm - 37.5hr weeks. Mon to Fri flexible start

Buyer – job

Working alongside clients, suppliers, engineering and programme management to determine and plan development and pre-production parts requirements.

Procurement of project goods including bespoke parts/tooling manufactured from drawings, along with design/development, and other technical services.

Preparing RFQ packs (downloading drawings/CAD files)

Analysing RFQ feedback and making sourcing decisions based on project requirements and best value.

Ownership of the Purchase Requisition/approval process to ensure compliance with internal and legislative controls  

Buyer - person

Experience working in an Automotive, Marine, Engineering or manufacturing environment

Strong data management skills and IT literacy especially Microsoft; Teams, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Understanding of and experience using materials & procurement management modules within MRP systems

Ability to communicate and present effectively to suppliers and clients at all levels

Knowledge of BoM’s, end-to-end purchase process, familiarity with technical drawings

An understanding of the principles of sustainable procurement and ESG factors

Flexibility to support travel to suppliers domestic and internationally and holder of a driving licence.  

Buyer – perks

Onsite gym

Onsite canteen (subsidised)

25 days holiday + bank holiday