Technical Buyer Job in County Durham, Tyne-Tees Uk
Central Employment Agency (North East) Ltd.
About the Job
Technical Buyer / North East / £23,000-£26,000 per annum / Engineering Fabrication.
My client, a leader in Engineering and fabrication are looking to recruit a hands Technical Buyer for there expanding design and manufacturing divisions.
Role: To carry out the day to day purchasing of raw materials and components to support the production schedule. To enhance the development of the supply line, to ensure continuity of products from both UK, and overseas supply base. To negotiate cost effective pricing for all of our material and component requirements. To liaise with other departments and to ensure continuity of supply, in line with our customers requirements. An ability to carry out cost estimates for fabrications would be an asset.
Personal Attributes:
Practical and self motivated
Analytical clear thinker
Team player
Manufacturing Finance awareness
Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications is essential.
Ability to interact effectively and communicate with other key functions within the business.
Experience:
5 years plus purchasing experience.
An engineering background is essential, preferably in the medium to heavy fabrication sector.
Computer literate MS Excel, Word, e-mailing internet
Problem solving.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, plus a non-contributory pension and 25 days holiday per annum.
You will be based at one of our sites in either Consett or Sunderland and may be required to work from either site, on occasions.