Our Clients Procurement team based Nr Reading are currently looking for a Buyer to strengthen the team. 

• Be responsible for controlling all aspects of procurement activity for the allocated work scope.  Work in a professional and ethical manner, ensuring compliance with all applicable company procedures and processes.
• Prepare request for quotations (RFQ's) in accordance with company procedures.
• Effectively negotiate with Suppliers to achieve the best commercial position for the Company
• Identify and report cost savings, as directed.
• Generate Purchase Orders in response to MRP generated Purchase Requisitions / My Buy Shopping Carts in an efficient manner, with due regard for total acquisition cost, lead time, quality, continuous improvement and cost reduction.
• Establish and maintain a process for regular, effective and efficient Purchase Order follow-up / expediting.
• Proactively manage all open Purchase Orders through to close-out, and ensure any changes are updated in the MRP system in a timely and compliant manner.
• Action and close quality notifications (VQN's / Supplier Requests) in a timely manner, and in
• accordance with set targets.  Expedite internally to ensure timely action by stakeholders.
• Proactively engage in all applicable improvement initiatives.
• As necessary, perform other tasks, which require essentially the same level of skill and responsibility.
• Business Degree / CIPS Qualified or HNC/HND with relevant industry experience.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft applications including Word, Windows and Excel.
• Working knowledge in SAP.
• Demonstrable experience in a purchasing role
• Knowledge of customs, shipping processes and incoterms
• Awareness of key aspects of supplier performance
• Ability to establish subcontract/package strategy and perform detailed bid evaluation
• Ability to develop and maintain customer relations and provide a high level of customer satisfaction
• Ability to effectively liaise with internal support functions and internal customers – Engineering, Contracts etc

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.