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- Preparing Invitation to Tenders and collating of technical information ready to issue to pre-determined suppliers
- Managing the enquiry process thorough to order placement ensuring suitable terms and conditions have been agreed and suppliers are suitably vetted and approved for the work to be completed
- Managing and completing the assessment of bids along with our engineers ensuring compliance with enquiry specifications
- Performing negotiations to get the best value for the company and our clients
- Completion of bid analysis/supplier recommendation forms, where required, and managing the approval process
- Production of purchase orders within our Procurement system, we use MPower therefore knowledge of this is advantageous
- Expediting orders to ensure delivery requirements are met
- Managing our approved supplier list
- Collating feedback on supplier performance
- Experience in an engineering buying role is preferred but not essential, however experience as a buyer is essential
- Negotiating and influencing skills
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Proficient in all MS Office applications
- Able to prioritise and manage workload without direct supervision
- Able to react and remain calm in an ever-changing environment
- Proactive, focused and thorough
- Proven ability to problem solve, in a high-pressured environment
- Ability to work as part of a team with our engineering sections
- Ability to interface with internal team, clients and suppliers to a high level
Buyer Staff Thornton Cleveleys - Brighton, United States - Addison Group
Description
Term: Permanent, Staff
Location: Hillhouse, Thornton
Cleveleys, optional Daresbury or Middlesbrough
We have an immediate requirement for a Buyer to join our Procurement Team on a permanent staff basis. Ideally the role will be based in our Head Office at Hillhouse, Thornton
Cleveleys however we are open to the right candidate being based in either our Daresbury or Middlesbrough offices.
Candidates from all backgrounds will be considered but experience within the engineering sector is desirable.
The Role
The success candidate will support our Procurement Manager and will take responsibility for all engineering buying in support of our projects throughout the UK.
Duties
We expect a lot from our people but in return we offer a lot too. Weve given you a flavor below of the areas your will be involved in and the associated duties. We will be looking for experience in these areas when we review CVs.
*Managing and processing enquiries for engineering goods and services.
*Expediting
Experience Required