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V7 are working with a longstanding client in the Utilities industry who due to growth are now looking for a Company Buyer to come onboard.

On offer is a salary of circa £32,000 plus benefits.

This is a permanent role, working Mon-Fri on 37.5 hours a week basis.

It's a really exciting opportunity for someone to come onboard with the chance to develop and progress long-term.

Key duties:

* Negotiate with suppliers on replacement of materials not conforming to company specifications and pursue costs from suppliers accordingly

* Communicate non-conformance to the Company’s quality department .

* Support non-conformance report investigation and corrective actions

* Expedite purchase orders, ensure supplier deliveries are on time and that all generated reports reflect current and accurate dates and information.

* Timely communicate supplier performance on purchase orders to projects, aftermarket and production teams

* Place purchase orders based upon requisitions for all engineering materials, component parts, and all other required items and enter the orders into the Company ERP system

* Carry out all job activities in accordance with Company policies, procedures and processes

* Ensure purchase orders are based on agreed terms, negotiated as far as reasonably possible to the advantage of the Company

Candidate requirements:

* Preferred, an accredited qualification in Procurement (CIPS), or directly related experience in purchasing within a production, manufacturing, design, construction or engineering environment.

* Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings/requirements/specifications to be effective in purchasing decisions and build purchasing strategy.

* High competence in ERP type systems.

* Knowledge of materials such as plastics, metals and propriety equipment including pumps, drives, valves etc.

To apply for this role please submit a copy of your CV.

V7 Recruitment are an equal opportunities employer and are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy