Liverpool - Technical Buyer

• Location: South Liverpool, 4.5 day week and work from home 2 days
• Job Type: Full-time (early finish on a Friday)
• Reports to: Procurement Manager

You will support the Procurement Manager in the day-to-day procurement activities, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage supply chain performance, collaborating closely with the operations and quality teams to meet required standards
• Procure a mix of made-to-order engineered and off-the-shelf goods using Just-In-Time principles
• Utilise technical knowledge to identify the correct suppliers during the RFQ stage and ensure compliance by cross-referencing quotations with drawings and specifications
• Provide technical assistance both internally and externally to develop awareness of manufacturing requirements and quality expectations
• Maintain effective communication, providing feedback to the supply chain and progress reports to internal stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with internal departments such as Goods In, Engineering, Operations, and Sales to enhance procurement processes
• Establish and improve long-term supplier relationships, focusing on cost versus quality to maximise market opportunities
• Identify risks to projects and implement risk mitigation techniques to minimise delays
• Manage procurement activities using Sage 200 software, raise purchase orders, and ensure compliance with project budgets
• Strive for continual improvement within the Procurement and Goods In departments

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Management at a senior level
• CIPS qualification is desirable
• Strong background within the Engineering sector is highly desirable
• Excellent understanding of supply chain management and analysis
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Experience with MRP and EBQ systems
• Proficient in managing Sage 200 procurement software

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• £33,000 - £38,000 per annum
• Onsite parking
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Christmas shut down
• Regular team socials
• 4% pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Dynamic and supportive work environment

If this role sounds of interest please contact Adam Norris at Reed or apply now!