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Apply NowAt Gripple Ltd, an employee-owned and company and MX Awards Manufacturer of the Year , we design, manufacture, and sell innovative, patented products for the construction, agriculture, solar and infrastructure markets.
At an exciting time of company growth, we are now recruiting for a Technical Buyer to join the supply chain team.
What is the role
Working within the supply chain team, you will be based within the purchasing team responsible for supplying goods into our UK-based manufacturing plants.
You will work with multiple departments across the business to manage the end-to-end procurement process, from design through to tooling and sampling and will include:
Working hours
Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm (core office hours of 7.00am-7.00pm Monday-Friday).
Who you are
You will need to have experience of working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a purchasing team, withfamiliarity with technical specifications, engineering drawings and scopes of work an essential requirement of the role. You should have keen attention to detail, with strong analytical, numerical and IT skills.
You should also be able to offer the following:
A Charted Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Diploma level 4 or similar qualification is also desirable.
What we will offer in return
We recognise every individual as a unique person with their own special contribution to make. We work hard to make sure our people are happy and healthy, with a good work/life balance, and generously rewarded for their time, energy, and commitment. We therefore offer:
Lots of our people work flexibly in different ways, including part-time. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and let’s see how we can make it work.
Why choose Gripple?
As an employee-owned company, our people are front and centre. You can therefore expect to see:
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 1st May
Equal employment opportunity
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued with a sense of belonging. If there are any adjustments that would help your experience with Gripple, please let us know when you apply.
Whilst not mandatory, your completion of the applicant ethnic monitoring form will help us monitor and encourage equality and diversity. The information you provide will be anonymous and kept both confidential and separate to your application.
A polite note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept applicants from recruitment agencies. If we do need support, we will be in touch!