Permanent Futures
Location
West Yorkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
We are looking to speak with Buyers who want to work with our client, a leading manufacturer in West Yorkshire!
We’re looking for an experienced hands-on Technical Buyer with a Manufacturing background (valves/flow control or component manufacturing/machining) and experience in purchasing direct materials, components & and sub-contract machining.
You will be:
– Ensuring all purchases offer Value for Money (VfM), quality and are delivered on time to ensure continuity of supply.
– Responsible for supplier negotiation and management – identifying and delivering cost-saving opportunities, cost avoidance and vendor risk.
You will ideally have:
– Previous experience in sourcing direct materials, goods, components & and services (sub-contract machining) to meet operational needs and deadlines
– Ideally technical knowledge and market awareness on valves.
– An understanding of specifications, material grades, standards, certification and technical drawings.
– A positive ‘can do’ attitude and flexible approach.
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