A leading manufacturing engineering business require a Buyer to support direct procurement activity for manufacturing. Applicants should be out-going, self-motivated professionals with a background in procurement as a Buyer.
The Buyer will join a large and supportive procurement team enjoying a period of growth. Procurement activity will focus on direct commodity areas for manufacturing. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, so the Buyer will collaborate closely with the supply chain to ensure continuity of supply to achieve production schedules.
Specific duties of the Buyer, will include:
*Review, confirm availability and process purchase requisitions
*Liaison with internal departments to drive through any QCD and planning requirements
*End-to-end supplier order book management
*Supplier Relationship Management and development activities around OTD/OTIF metrics/KPIs
*Maintain procurement department data within MRP and MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Formulas)
*Escalate and expedite material shortage issues
*Identify and qualify new suppliers for Ad-hoc requirements
*Drive productivity opportunities with supply base to deliver cost out goals
Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:
*Purchasing/procurement experience as a Junior Buyer, Buyer or Senior Buyer
*Analytically minded with experience in the use of MS Excel spreadsheets (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Formulas) and/or an MRP system
*Accustomed to producing reports and KPIs for stakeholders
*Liaison with stakeholders - senior and operational
*Enthusiastic, adaptable and motivated team players
*Time management skills and he ability to manage competing demands
*Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing setting