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Techniche Global are supporting a well-established manufacturing company to appoint a Buyer providing a full range of procurement tasks, reporting to the Procurement Manager. This is a busy role that will require someone with a background in buying / procurement / purchasing. It will require communicating with international suppliers as well as internal departments. Taking a proactive approach to problem solving will be essential
Salary up to £38k per annum
Location: Southampton (100% onsite)
Duration: perm/ full time

Responsibilities as a Buyer will include:

Raise and expedite stock purchase orders and reviewing and processing acknowledgements.
Raise custom and free text purchase orders for projects, working on complex Bills of Materials and liaising with the Design Department for technical information.
Communicate with suppliers over the phone and via email regarding delivery dates and orders.
Maintaining records of supplier contracts and pricing updates on Sage 200
Resolving invoice queries.
Creating new part numbers on the system.
Work closely with internal departments. Updating the team about any delays or problems with suppliers.
Assisting the Procurement Manager to research suppliers and obtain quotations.
Arrange the import / export of orders from Europe / ROW by obtaining quotations and liaising with shipping agents and completing relevant documentation.
Completing applications for product warranties and dealing with the stores team and suppliers regarding the return of goods and following the process through chasing either the replacements or credit.
Supporting stock reconciliation and yearly stock take.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience we're looking for in the successful candidate:

Demonstrable experience in a similar purchasing role
Good organisational capability, ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and work on own initiative a with positive approach
Experience of MRP systems, ideally Sage 200, (desirable, but not essential, full training will be provided)
Excellent general MS Office
IT literate and numerate
Effective communicator over the telephone, in person and in writing
Marine industry or maritime experience would be a benefit

Benefits: up to £38k