Buyer

We are Farid Hillend Engineering, one of Europes leading manufacturers providing high-quality, custom-built Recycling Collection Vehicles. We are a well-established Company, operating for over 50 years. We are looking for an experienced Buyer who is ready for the next step in their career. What will you be responsible for-: Successfully negotiating purchasing contracts, price and delivery to ensure optimal performance, costs and payment terms. Assisting with regular re-negotiations of terms of business, service agreements and performance evaluation with suppliers, taking corrective action as required. Managing and continuously reviewing the purchase order system (MRP) to ensure its accurate, up to date, and consistently meets the requirements of the business. Managing suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, quality, quantity, cost of material and supplies. Assisting production in maintaining inventory at planned levels. Timely and effective communication of forecasts and purchase orders. Continually reviewing the total acquisition value offered by existing suppliers and ensure the companys purchasing remains globally competitive. Interfacing between engineering, production planning operation teams, finance and service. What knowledge and experience should you have-: You will have 1 2 years of experience working in a similar fast paced procurement or buyer role, with a proven track record of achieving cost saving targets and lead time reductions, ideally within a manufacturing environment. You will be certified to or willing to study towards CIPS level 4 You should be confident and have consolidated knowledge in -: Supply chain management Stock Management and raw material planning Management and implementation of JIT systems MRP systems What we can offer you? A competitive salary DOE please state salary expectations upon application. Excellent holiday entitlement of 33 days (pro-rated) to ensure you can take well deserved time off. Enhanced Pension Contributions (based on length of service) Company Sick Pay (after qualifying period) Company benefits site giving you instant discounts on the UKs favourite retailors for some retail therapy!55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc

Created: 2025-08-30