Buyer - Rheinmetall Electronics UK (REUK)

Job Posted: 16 April 2024

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Subject to Experience
• Industries: Engineering Logistics & Transport Administration

Rheinmetall Electronics UK (REUK) Ltd operates internationally, designing and manufacturing advanced electronics products and systems for the communications, defence, security and government services market.

We are excited to announce that we are building upon the commercial success achieved to date, and have an opportunity to join our rapidly expanding project management team as a Buyer within our Procurement department.

The Buyer is responsible for purchasing parts and material for the business.  Responsibilities include processing purchasing requisitions and purchase orders, tracking orders and maintaining inventory. The Buyer will work with staff across various departments to meet the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based on the demand and inventory status.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Carry out transactional purchase orders based on internal requirements using an MRP system.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers to ensure that quality, cost and lead time requirements are satisfied.
• Support internal stakeholders by ensuring that all quality, lead time and cost requirements are clearly defined before requesting quotations and/or committing to the purchase of goods with suppliers.
• Independently identify purchasing requirements based on both firm and forecasted production schedules.
• Expedite existing order book
• Monitor and adjust orders with scheduled deliveries to ensure that availability of parts satisfies internal demands, whilst minimising excess inventory.
• Regularly communicate the status of open orders to internal stakeholders.
• Support with the communication and rectification of non-conforming parts received from suppliers.
• Contribute to the continual development of internal processes to improve productivity, reduce risk, and generate value within the organisation.
• Support internal auditing activities to ensure that processes are being followed and/or to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support with other duties within the operations department as required

Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft office tools - Excel, Word & Powerpoint
• Proficient or has experience in the use of MRP software – SAP, Microsoft Dynamics etc
• Able to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders via written and verbal means.

Location: Newport, Isle of Wight

Due to our pre-employment checks, we require applicants to have lived in the UK for at least 5 years. 

Benefits: Flexible working, workplace pension, private medical cover, life assurance, discounted ferry travel, cycle to work scheme. 

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected]

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