Buyer – Well-Established Business

Buyer – Well-Established Business 
Smethwick, West Midlands 

Looking to progress your career as a Buyer with an innovative business? Want to grow and excel as part of a hard-working and talented team? If so, read on. 

The Company: 

Our client specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of leading architectural metalwork solutions. Due to internal promotion, they’re now looking for a Buyer to join their team in Smethwick. 

The Rewards: 

- Salary of c£28,000 DOE 
- Relaxed dress code 
- Potential to progress within the business 
- Professional and relaxed culture 

With over 30 years of success behind them, our client is a stable, growing company with a reputation for excellence. They strive to provide the highest standards of workmanship, technical advice and project management. 

Our client understands that their people are integral to the company’s ongoing success, which is why they nurture and support their teams to realise their full potential. 

Within a fast-paced and engaging environment, you’ll be given the freedom and autonomy to get the job done and really make your mark. 

The Role: 

As a Buyer, you will oversee our client’s buying function. 

Reporting to the Commercial Director and Works Director, you will: 

- Manage supply to ensure that manufacturing and installation workflows are completed within set timeframes 
- Purchase materials, including steel and glass, fixings and consumables for the best price 
- Source and manage suppliers 
- Manage and prioritise individual department requirements 
- Liaise with goods inward/yard staff to ensure all goods are correctly booked in and logged 
- Utilise the internal MRP system 
- Occasionally travel to visit suppliers 

About You: 

To be considered, you will need: 

- Buying and/or purchasing experience, gained within a manufacturing environment 
- Excellent organisational skills 
- A proactive approach 
- Superb time-management and prioritisation abilities 
- A strategic mindset 

Experience within steel manufacturing would be beneficial, but this is by no means essential. 

Other companies may call this role Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Manufacturing Buyer, Supply Chain Manager or Senior Purchasing Executive. 

Our client is eager to hear from candidates who have experience as a Purchasing Co-ordinator, Supply Chain Executive, Procurement Executive or Procurement Co-ordinator. 

Please note, this is a full time role, working 8:00 – 17:30, Monday – Thursday and 7:00 – 14:30 on Friday. 

Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. 

So, if you’re looking to take your next step as a Buyer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Working hours: 8:00 – 17:30, Monday – Thursday and 7:00 – 14:30 on Friday