Materials Buyer/Progress Chasser

As the Material Buyer you will work as part of the Purchasing Team, driving and developing a fast paced and growing business.Responsible for the materials buying / planning for the manufacture of complex electro-mechanical systems and subsystems. Accountabilities • Process and manage orders to ensure suppliers are delivering in the correct time frames, with all cost and stock hold requirements being adhered to. • Problem solve scenarios using a detailed insight of a manufacturing based MRP system to ensure that risk of excess stock and cost is minimised. • Proactively look for cost savings through consolidation and negotiation with existing suppliers and sourcing and developing new suppliers. • Ensure that existing suppliers are maintaining agreed cost and lead-time agreement. • Prepare and circulate internal management reports. • Maintain accuracy on system inputted data and allow the best visibility for the planning and production departments. • Liaise closely with customer facing Managers Experience • Have previous experience working in buying role • Experience in working with procurement platforms (Sage/CIM) • Strong communication skills with the ability to speak to customers, clients and internal colleagues at all levels. • Previous experience of working within manufacturing • Strong administrative and data entry skills with good attention to detail. • Experience/knowledge of producing accurate costings. • Strong negotiation skills. • Able to work efficiently in a fast paced and high pressure environment