2 education jobs found in Nuneaton

Job Title: Buyer Location: Coventry (on site) Contract: 6 months Rate: £28/hr+ PAYE Holidays: 33 days pro rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Purpose You will secure the best quality, service and value for critical, complex and high‑value parts, materials and services through sourcing, negotiation and supplier management. You'll coordinate UK purchases with the North Hollywood, CA site and ensure supply keeps production running to time, cost and quality targets. Key Responsibilities Manage procurement of materials and services to support quality, delivery and cost goals. Issue purchase orders for UK and international suppliers, ensuring accurate price, schedule, terms and import/export requirements. Identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and establish alternative sources for complex or technical items. Monitor supplier performance, resolve delivery, quality and payment issues, and drive corrective actions. Lead supplier site visits and assessments,...

Job title: Buyer Job location: Derby Rate: £20.50ph Hours per week: 37.5 Duration: 3 month contract Start date: Immediate Client Summary: A leading name within the Rolling Stock / Rail repair and modifications sector. Position Summary: Buyer involved in both direct and indirect materials and service procurement. Special focus on engineering based categories. Roles can include: * Process purchase requisitions and raise purchase orders in line with company procedures * Support supplier negotiations to achieve best value, quality, and delivery performance * Manage and maintain purchase orders, including amendments and updates * Monitor order progress and proactively follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery * Resolve supply or delivery issues, escalating more complex matters where necessary * Maintain accurate procurement data within internal systems. * Assist with supplier performance monitoring and reporting * Support cost control initiatives and identify...