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The Vacancy
The Buyer plays a key role in ensuring the efficient supply of materials and components to meet operational and customer requirements. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, negotiate commercial agreements, monitor inventory levels, and drive improvements in cost, quality, and delivery performance. Working collaboratively across the business, the Buyer will help support production continuity and contribute to the achievement of organisational goals.
Main Responsibilities
Locate, develop and manage a portfolio of suppliers.
Source and procure goods and services in accordance with company processes and procedures.
Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations based on price, quality, lead time, and technical requirements.
Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and supply agreements with suppliers to minimise risk, reduce total costs, reduce lead times and improve quality levels.
Monitor and maintain department databases to ensure that supplier records such as price and lead times are kept up to date.
Raise and manage purchase orders using the company's ERP system.
Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery and quality.
Work closely with engineering, assembly, planning, quality and customer support to meet operational requirements.
Identify alternative suppliers and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
Resolve supplier issues related to shortages, quality concerns, or delivery delays.
Ensure purchased materials comply with engineering specifications and company standards.
Monitor inventory levels and support stock optimisation to minimise shortages and excess inventory.
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and relevant health, safety, environmental, and ethical procurement standards.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
Experience in purchasing within an engineering environment.
Good understanding of mechanical components, engineering drawings and specifications.
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Strong communication and problem solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Desirable:
CIPS qualification Level 4 or working towards.
Experience with supplier audits and performance management.
Familiarity with continuous improvement principles.
The Company
Centrax Limited is a privately owned company, specialising in the supply of gas turbine generator sets and associated maintenance. To date over 400 units have been sold, for combined heat and power (CHP) applications with >90% our business being outside the UK, including a recent multiple unit Datacentre project in Dublin, Ireland.
Our high efficiency, low emission generator set packages have a small footprint, ideal for space constricted urban spaces which can operate on gas, liquid fuel & hydrogen.
Our factory is based in Newton Abbot, Devon which includes extensive maintenance facilities that have full turbine repair capabilities. We also have several maintenance depots throughout Europe each equipped with tooling & spares to maintain units within their designated territories.
The Benefits
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The Values
Innovation
We are creative and fearless in our work.
Accountability
We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
Teamwork
We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.
The Benefits
Healthcare packages
Pension Plan
Life Assurance
9-day working fortnight
Cycle to work scheme
On site free parking
(Subject to role and location)
Our People
It’s our people that make us great – with many backgrounds and strengths, we share one goal: to exceed customer expectations.
Our staff work within a variety of teams in the following areas:
Sales & Marketing
Engineering Services
Original Equipment
Customer Support
Business Systems
Finance
Human Resources
Testimonials
Engineer Support Co-ordinator
Providing dedicated support at Centrax to drive business success and efficiency.
Electrical Fitter
Assembling and maintaining generator sets at our head office.
Commissioning Engineer
Overseeing the seamless commissioning of our generator sets to ensure optimal performance.
Director of HR
Driving talent, growth, and a thriving workplace culture.
Procurement Manager
Managing supplier relationships and sourcing quality materials to ensure efficient operations.
Controls Support Engineer
Providing technical support and expertise to optimise control systems and ensure seamless operations.
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