Our client is seeking a Buyer/Stores Assistant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role ensures the efficient procurement and management of engineering spare parts to support site operations.
Key Responsibilities:
· Maintain high availability of agreed spare parts through efficient stores management.
· Source and procure goods/services at competitive prices.
· Negotiate pricing, performance targets, and supplier terms.
· Monitor, evaluate, and select new and existing suppliers.
· Manage stock levels, restocking, and order processing.
· Coordinate delivery, despatch, and repair of equipment.
· Ensure accurate stock records and report discrepancies.
· Support engineering projects with planning and admin assistance.
· Maintain critical spare parts and track budget and expenditure.
Required Skills & Experience:
· Experience in purchasing and stores management.
· Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
· Technical knowledge of mechanical parts.
· Computer literacy, including stock and purchasing software.
· Excellent organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Personal Attributes:
· Proactive, flexible, and a team player.
· Commercially astute with strong attention to detail.
· Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in engineering procurement and inventory management within a dynamic team.