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Job Title: Indirects Buyer
Reporting To: Manager, Purchasing Indirect
Work Schedule: Hybrid – Wolverhampton, GBR
A vacancy exists for an Indirect Buyer within the Supply Chain Team based at the Wolverhampton facility. The role requires the individual to work within a small team of Indirect Professionals and be responsible for supporting the sourcing and procurement of a wide range of indirect commodities.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
* Serve as the point lead for support in sourcing and procurement of Indirect Commodities e.g., Capital Equipment, Tooling, MRO etc., developing sourcing strategies, negotiating pricing and contractual terms long term, and including supplier identification, selection, relationship management, and development.
* Coordinate the creation of Tenders and Statements of Work to support requests for information or quotation as required in the determination of supplier capabilities, risks, pricing, and services.
* Own the Purchasing Work Package for a given number of Commodities e.g., Test Equipment, Capital Equipment, Office Supplies, Indirect Services, MRO, Tooling, etc.
* Compile and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQ) as required.
* Carry out vendor negotiations for materials, services, Terms of Payment, and delivery and work with Legal and Contract Management teams to build supply contracts as appropriate.
* Oversee timely placement of purchase orders from Approved Purchase Requisitions to support project or contract timescales using SAP.
* Be responsible for the performance of the supplier in delivery of materials and services to contract and/or project price and timescales.
* Maintain alignment with global indirect sourcing to help develop or leverage best practices for procurement processes for requirements definition, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and contract performance.
* Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with both internal customers and external suppliers.
* Involvement in onboarding new suppliers to support business requirements.
* Where appropriate, develop and manage strategic sources in cooperation and alignment with global practices with the objective of maximizing value, quality, and delivery performance.
* Maintain supplier database information and ensure all documents are retained in compliance with document management requirements.
* Devise cost reduction strategies to achieve cost-saving targets in line with the business targets.
* Manage online supplier accounts.
Key Attributes and Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, engineering, finance, technical background, or related field of study required.
* Good negotiating skills combined with knowledge of procurement and contractual law would be very advantageous.
* Minimum of 5 years progressive work experience in the fields of purchasing and manufacturing.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills, detail-oriented, and able to demonstrate an ability to understand complex equipment, regulation, and procedural requirements.
* Ability to deal with a variety of tasks at any one time and understand the priorities to meet deadlines.
* IT literate, Microsoft Office applications, and use of SAP.
* Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of internal customers and stakeholders and with external suppliers.
* Experience in influencing decisions and project lead.
* Established procurement skillset to include sourcing indirect categories, negotiation strategy development and execution, contract development, negotiation, and management across multiple sites, financial analysis, market analysis, and general supplier management.
* Ability to work well with others and on cross-functional teams, self-motivated/directed, and driven to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
* CIPS preferred.
You Can Do This!
Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy tackling interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.
You'll have access to career progression opportunities and learning and development programs that will empower you to grow both personally and professionally. Enjoy a comprehensive flexible benefits package, 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), access to mental health support and expert financial advice. You'll also benefit from free parking, electric car charging, life assurance, a company pension contribution starting at 6%, an employee share option, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.
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