Buyer - Engineering

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Job title: Buyer
Job location: Derby
Rate: £20.50ph
Hours per week: 37.5
Duration: 3 month contract
Start date: Immediate
Client Summary: A leading name within the Rolling Stock / Rail repair and modifications sector.
Position Summary: Buyer involved in both direct and indirect materials and service procurement. Special focus on engineering based categories.
Roles can include: * Process purchase requisitions and raise purchase orders in line with company procedures * Support supplier negotiations to achieve best value, quality, and delivery performance * Manage and maintain purchase orders, including amendments and updates * Monitor order progress and proactively follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery * Resolve supply or delivery issues, escalating more complex matters where necessary * Maintain accurate procurement data within internal systems. * Assist with supplier performance monitoring and reporting * Support cost control initiatives and identify opportunities for savings * Collaborate with internal departments to ensure procurement needs are met efficiently * Provide general administrative support to the procurement team as required
Person Profile/Experience: * Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills * Previous experience in a procurement, supply chain, or fast-paced administrative role (desirable) * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities * Good analytical and problem-solving skills * Basic understanding of procurement processes or supply chain principles (desirable)
Qualifications: CIPS Level 3 (Desirable) Experience in a similar role
Contact Information: James Bell Email: (url removed)
Location:
Derby, Derbyshire
Salary:
£20 - £20.5 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Retail/Purchasing

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