Main characteristics
- Location
- Glenrothes, Fife
- Company
- DW Recruit
- Salary
- £22000 - £24000/annum
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Electronics
Job summary
Job descriptionJob Description
We are a close team working together towards a common goal, continually working hard to build a supportive and enjoyable work environment, which has resulted in a lot of the team being with them for several years and promoted through the business.
As our Buyer, you will be responsible for:
· Sourcing products and parts from existing and new suppliers in line with agreed budgets and time frames
· Helping us find better suppliers and improve our purchasing process to reduce costs
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Key Responsibilities:
· Sourcing required products defined by the purchasing manager from existing and new suppliers. The company uses several broker sites and purchasing portals, which you will have access to, to assist with finding the right products
· Qualifying suppliers and the batches of stock they have to ensure the products meet the required specifications and quality
· Ensuring stock arrives within the agreed timeframe
· Building relationships with regular suppliers to achieve more favourable terms
· Assessing regular material purchasing to identify where costs can be reduced, improving quality or specifications
· Keeping accurate records of potential and qualified suppliers to improve buying efficiencies
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The type of person they are looking for:
· Confident and effective at communicating and negotiating with customers and suppliers, primarily through phone and email
· Diligent at following the process to identify the right products in the correct specification and quality from a multitude of suppliers
· Organised and punctual
· Has a good understanding of MRP
· Enjoys working in a team environment
· Enthusiastic and loves working hard to achieve their goals
If you enjoy a challenge and want to be part of a fast-growing team, there are always new challenges in this role