Senior Buyer - Manufacturing and Engineering An outstanding opportunity is now available for an experienced technical/engineering buyer to join a specialist equipment manufacturer.You will be responsible for managing the cost-effective procurement of materials, goods and services into the business to support business requirements.Working within the Supply Chain team to manage several core suppliers, providing a range of engines, drive systems, composites and specialist engineering components. Main Duties:Ensuring purchase orders are placed in a timely manner to support demand.Ensuring materials arrive on the purchase order required dateMaintenance of Supplier details on the ERP system.Responsible for building solid working relationships with the suppliersMonitoring performance and management of improvementsMaintaining a discipline of keeping PO delivery dates current on SAP Qualifications and Experience:Previous buying experience in a manufacturing environmentA demonstratable understanding of engineering and manufacturingThe ability to read technical drawings and understand technical data.A good level of education, possibly with a business or procurement focus.A competency in the use of MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook, together with experience of using an ERP systemDemonstrate a professional and entrepreneurial attitude.Possess excellent communication and assertiveness skills.Self-motivated and able to multi-taskDemonstrate the ability to work under ..... full job details .....