BuyerNorfolk£35,000 - £40,000Cubiq Recruitment is representing a pioneering automotive aerospace client in the search for an experienced Commodity Buyer from an Automotive background.As a leader in the aerospace industry, we are growing rapidly and have an exciting opportunity available for a Commodity Buyer to join our motivated and highly skilled team. The Key roles will see you developing and maintaining a supplier base and sourcing strategy across the commodity group suitable to deliver the current and future needs of the business. The role will include the need to set up, and manage supply of production materials, tooling and/or services. Main Duties:Raise, execute and manage purchase ordersExpeditingInventory Control of materials and resources to production linesManage a portfolio of suppliersControl and lead supplier negotiationsDevelop and maintain a supplier base and sourcing strategy suitable to deliver the current and future needs of the businessMonitor and maintain the correct level of QCD performanceStrong contract awareness and capability, to create and ensure the necessary contractual arrangements are in place to control and manage business risksTo analyse quotes and QAF\\\'s to be able to effectively negotiate with the supplier, and to summarise the information for the supplier nomination process.To lead the supplier nomination process for your commodity areaTo be able to implement a cost down program within your commodity baseNegotiating skills to include consideration of MRP, MOQ, and batch size constraintsTo be mindful of total acquisition costs when negotiating with suppliersTo have an understanding of import duty regulations, Intrastat codes etcTo be able to manage a \High Risk\ supplier if requiredForge and maintain effective and positive working relationships within Supply Chain and across the businessProvide relevant management reporting informationAny other activities necessary to ensure the Supply Chain group delivers its objectivesIf you\\\'re interested in finding out more about this opportunity and wish to become part of this business as it continues to expand, please submit your CV via the link provided.
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