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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Logistics
    Engineering

Requirements

  • Computer literate and good experience with Microsoft and Sage.
  • Past experience in purchasing mechanical and/or electrical components is advantageous
  • Past experience in an engineering and/or manufacturing industry is advantageous
  • Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and select suppliers
  • Negotiate terms and establish strong vendor relationships.
  • Manage inventory levels
  • Create, process, and manage purchase orders, verifying order details, ensuring compliance with specifications and budget constraints, and addressing any order-related issues.

FAQs

What is the location of the Buyer position?

The Buyer position is located in Ipswich.

What is the salary range for this role?

The salary for the Buyer position is up to £40,000, depending on experience (DOE).

What qualifications are required for this Buyer position?

Candidates must have good computer skills with experience in Microsoft and Sage. Past experience in purchasing mechanical and/or electrical components, as well as experience in the engineering and/or manufacturing industry, is advantageous but not mandatory.

Is previous purchasing experience necessary for this role?

No, candidates with no purchasing experience will be considered for this role as full training will be provided.

What responsibilities will the Buyer have?

Responsibilities include evaluating and selecting suppliers, negotiating terms, managing inventory levels, and processing and managing purchase orders while ensuring compliance with specifications and budget constraints.

Are strong communication skills important for this position?

Yes, strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration and negotiation with suppliers and internal teams.

Is visa sponsorship offered for this role?

No, visa sponsorship is not offered for this role; candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Will training be provided for new hires?

Yes, full training will be provided for candidates without purchasing experience.

What kind of components will the Buyer be purchasing?

The Buyer will be involved in purchasing mechanical and/or electrical components.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The job description does not specify, but typically such roles are full-time.

Partnering with innovative companies, connecting them with exceptional talent.

Human Resources
Industry
11-50
Employees
2010
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Platform Recruitment - Partnering with innovative companies, connecting them with exceptional talent. At Platform Recruitment we have a proven track record of delivering the best candidates into a variety of roles, working with clients that vary from new start-ups to some of the world’s largest corporations. We take the time to fully understand our candidates and their motivations so that we can introduce them to the right companies for them. We then support them throughout their journey to finding and starting in their new job. We partner with clients all over the UK, USA and Europe to cut out any burden the recruitment process creates for them, whether they're large multinationals or smaller start-ups. This successful partnership approach is fundamental to several exclusive agreements currently in place, with more being added every week. Our business model is based around continuously engaging with the best, most niche and in-demand technical candidates in the market. This gives us a distinct advantage when matching expert technical talent with some of the best companies in the UK, USA, Germany and across Europe.

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