Our established manufacturing Client based on the outskirts of Dartford is seeking an Assistant/Junior Buyer, if you possess the required attributes please forward your cv for consideration. This role is offered as a permanent full time position working Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• A good standard of secondary education preferably to A’ Level. (CIPS membership an advantage).
• Thorough understanding of computerised manufacturing systems (ERP, MPS).
• Modern supply methods including JIT and KANBAN
• At least 6 months experience in a similar role (manufacturing experience an advantage e.g. electronics, electrical).
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Computer literate including Word, Excel, PDF Writer.
• Cost reduction techniques
• Component recognition skills.
• Accurate and attention to detail driven approach.
• Hands On approach to all tasks.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Completion of daily MRP output.
• Processing purchase order acknowledgements and advise relevant personnel when problems arise.
• Develop long term supply relationships with key vendors employing Supply Chain Management techniques to ensure the timely and cost effective supply of all materials.
• Understand and utilise the electronic supply chain (direct and distribution).
• Run various reports to define weekly exceptions i.e. late order and open order reports.
• Implement Vendor Master Data-cleanse.
• Assisting other members of the department with procurement as and when required.
• Assist Purchasing Manager and undertake other duties as required.

Benefits include – opportunity to further education within purchasing, 25 days annual leave + 8 BH, free parking etc. Working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

React Recruitment Ltd acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

You confirm that by submitting your CV for a permanent position you are willing to work in the position in which the hirer seeks to fill and that you provide React Recruitment Ltd with the permission required to pass your CV on to the hirer.

Due to the high volume of applications we regret that only suitable candidates will be contacted.