Purchaser / Procurement Specialist (Furniture Manu

Purchaser / Procurement Specialist (Furniture Manufacturing)

Location: Honiton, Devon

Salary: £25,000 - £34,500 + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Full - Time, Permanent

The Client:

Our client is a well-established manufacturing company, crafting exceptional furniture for high-end projects globally with diverse materials for bespoke excellence.

The Role:

As a Purchaser, you will play a pivotal role in creating material take-offs from CAD drawings and discussions with draughtsmen, researching materials and fittings, and contributing to the design development process.

Responsibilities:

• Place orders for timber, sheet materials, veneers, custom-made metalwork, and furniture fittings.
• Ensure effective research and development, along with prototyping, to support successful outcomes and the design office.
• Enhance material procurement processes for timely and cost-effective acquisitions, boosting financial performance.
• Engaging in price negotiations with suppliers to align with project budgets.
• Assess the quality and suitability of purchased goods.
• Follow up on orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Locating subcontractors and supervising the production of components and materials.
• Offering creative input by making informed decisions on material choices and their appropriate use in products.
• Manage the storage and distribution of materials to makers.
• Maintain and check stock levels.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Purchaser or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of timber furniture manufacturing and furniture industry.
• Must have experience in cabinetmaking, particularly in the crafting of high-end, custom-designed furniture.
• Capability to read and interpret CAD drawings.
• Understanding of fitted furniture, panelling integration, and appliance incorporation into buildings.
• Skilled in effective time prioritisation and the capability to identify and manage quality.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Sick pay
• Cycle to work scheme.
• On-site parking

Apply now and seize this great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and evolving company.

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