Main characteristics
- Location
- West Yorkshire
- Company
- Questech Recruitment Ltd
- Salary
- £28000 - £38000/annum
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Engineering
Job summary
Our client is seeking a Purchasing Officer in Birstall, West Yorkshire. We are looking for someone with an engineering background with an understanding of mechanical drawings.This role is working 7:00am-4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am-3:00pm on Friday.
Salary is dependent on experience (£28,000 - £38,000 per year)
The role:
* Support the Head of purchasing for Machined Components
* Ensuring timely delivery of materials and services to site in accordance with agreed constraints and lead times.
* You will maintain clear communication lines between suppliers and the business
* Attending cross-functional meetings to provide updates against project targets.
* Manage KPIs, action trackers/plans, and escalate supplier performance
* Manage all commercial aspects of sourcing, including spend analysis, tendering
* Source and evaluate new products to promote cost savings and efficiencies.
* Negotiate and maintain supplier framework agreements.
* Conduct supplier performance reviews to maintain quality, cost, and delivery performance levels.
* Drive and implement Supplier Development programs for preferred suppliers within the category.
Required:
* Engineering/Technical manufacturing background
* Supply chain experience within engineering sector.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
* Essential knowledge of machining/machine parts and materials.
* HNC in engineering is desirable.
* High level of organisation skills
Contact Elle at Questech for more information or apply