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Materials buyer

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Materials buyer

£32K + Pension + Sick pay + Parking + Life Insurance + Lots of Progression Opportunities + early finish on Friday
(Located in The Metropolitan Borough of Walsall - commutable from Wolverhampton, Cannock, West Bromwich, Norton Canes, Codsall)


Do you have a background in manufacturing and knowledge in MRP systems?

Are you looking for the opportunity to develop your skills and work within an ambitious business that will see you progressing into supply chain management?

This business has aims to expand and increase their turnover by 5 times the current amount in the next few years. They are looking for somebody to work closely with the engineering department to make sure that materials are available in a timely manner to ensure a quality client service. The sourcing will require your skills in quote evaluation, negotiation, invoice queries, purchase order maintenance and communication with clients.


The ideal candidate will look to jump into this developmental role and be keen to put their knowledge of purchasing, procurement and process into practice.


The company are looking for a driven individual who strives to do deliver their best work and someone who genuinely wants to take their career to the next level.

The Role:

  • To build and maintain positive, long-term relationships with buyers
  • To research new suppliers and make recommendations to the Supply Chain Manager.
  • To obtain quotes, and evaluate them, for materials requested by the Engineering department In line with customer RFQ.


The Person:

  • Knowledge of purchasing and procurement.
  • A background in manufacturing
  • Computer skills such as Excel and Word
  • Lives local or willing to commute to Walsall


Reference Number: BBBH158262
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Caitlin Clancy at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates."