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MARCO, a globally recognised automation and technology company and part of the ATS Group, is seeking a dynamic Technical Buyer to join our growing Projects & Procurement Team based in Edenbridge, Kent.

Sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing technical products, components, and services required by the business, this role is integral to achieving on time delivery of customer projects. The role also involves cross-functional cover to the wider team to support team efficiencies.

Main Responsibilities:

• Purchasing goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Conducting research for new components, suppliers and procurement opportunities.
• Compiling supplier performance date to enable evaluation.
• Preparing and raising purchase orders and order schedules.
• Providing analysis on new and existing costs and reviewing cost reduction activities.
• Monitoring and advising on any procurement issues which present risk or opportunity to the organisation.
• Building, maintaining and managing strong professional supplier relationships.
• Contacting suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues.
• Providing cross-cover support to the wider Projects & Procurement Team as required, to include assisting with project coordination and associated admin, as well as cover for the MARCO Stores function, involving booking goods in, packing orders and arranging courier collection.

Key Skills:

• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers.
• Excellent IT literacy to navigate and utilise relevant software and tools in the assembly process.
• A problem solver with proven ability to manage multiple priorities without compromising on tight timeframes.

Experience:

• Previous experience of working in a purchasing team, preferably (but not essential) within a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of purchasing, negotiation, commercial processes and cost breakdown.
• Experience of working closely with suppliers.
• Experience of managing stakeholder expectations.
• Familiarity with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system would be beneficial but not essential.

Employee Benefits Package:

• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy a well-deserved work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave in addition to recognised bank holidays.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access peace of mind with our private medical insurance, ensuring your health and well-being are a top priority.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme: Invest in your future with our salary-sacrifice pension scheme, providing a solid foundation for your retirement plans.
• Annual Bonus Scheme: We value everyone’s contribution and operate an annual bonus scheme, aligned with company objectives.
• Convenient Onsite Parking: Experience hassle-free commuting with our onsite parking facilities, making your journey to work more convenient and stress-free.

Why Join Us?

If you are team player, passionate about supporting project delivery with the timely procurement of goods and want to be part of a global leader in automation, we invite you to join MARCO's dedicated Projects & Procurement Team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our growth and be a key player in delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Fresh Produce industry across 45 countries.

Further details:

• 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• This is an on site role based at our Edenbridge office

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person