Buyer

To support the Purchasing Manager in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, components and services required to support manufacturing operations.

The Buyer will manage day-to-day purchasing activities, maintain supplier relationships, support inventory management and ensure the accurate operation of purchasing processes within the ERP system.

The role plays a key part in ensuring continuity of supply, maintaining data accuracy and supporting cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.

The postholder will work closely with suppliers, Production, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse and Finance teams to ensure material availability supports customer demand and operational requirements.

• Reports to the Purchasing Manager.
• Based in Harlow with occasional travel to Crayford and supplier locations as required.
• Supports UK manufacturing operations.
• Responsible for day-to-day purchasing and supplier communication activities.
• Works extensively within the Epicor ERP system.
• Supports departmental objectives relating to supplier performance, inventory management and purchasing efficiency.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

• Raise and manage purchase orders for production materials, subcontract services and non-stock requirements.
• Ensure purchase orders are placed accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with business requirements.
• Maintain the purchase order book and monitor outstanding commitments.
• Expedite supplier deliveries to ensure materials are available to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor supplier acknowledgements and update delivery dates within the ERP system.
• Support purchasing activities relating to new products, bespoke requirements and engineering changes.