The post holder will be responsible for planning, organising, scheduling and purchasing a portfolio of parts from approved suppliers in accordance with established procedures to ensure consistency of supply whilst managing inventory levels.
Responsibilities
* Build and develop strong long-lasting collaborative relationships with the suppliers.
* Implement proactive approach and effective communication with the key internal stakeholders.
* Organise and schedule parts and materials from a global supply chain to ensure all customer demand is satisfied in accordance with the required business delivery plan.
* Communicate planning schedules through effective and efficient order book management with assigned suppliers in line with agreed procedures.
* Expedite purchased parts as and when required to support production requirements.
* Liaise with Quality department to ensure supplier rejections are promptly dealt with.
* Manage goods sent out for rework through agreed company process.
* Maintain daily and weekly key performance indicators against assigned suppliers and MRP system.
* Monitor performance of the suppliers and escalate promptly and accordingly any non-conformances to the material planning team lead.
* Liaise with Category managers to ensure suppliers cancellations are actioned and closed accordingly and performance communicated.
* Hold regular review meetings with suppliers within own area of responsibility to ensure alignment.
* Carry out any other tasks necessary for the smooth running of the operational purchasing department.
* Support the team by stepping in when required to address ad hoc or higher demand in other categories/areas.
* Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company procedures.
Reward
* Competitive salary
* Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
* 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
* 37.5 hours per week
* Flexi time working
* £5,000 employee referral bonus
* Health cash plan
* Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
* Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
* Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
* IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
* Dedicated employee parking
* Employee Recognition scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Wellbeing Initiatives
* Discounted Gym membership
* Local charity/sponsorship activities
* Learning and development opportunities
* Career progression
Requirements
Essential
* Previous experience in a busy Buyer role (or equivalent)
* Knowledge of MRP systems
* Educated to GCSE Level, Grades A*-C, or equivalent (including Maths & English)
* Hours of work: Mon-Thurs 07:30-16:00 & Fri 07:30-13:30
Desirable
* 3+ years’ experience of Buyer role in an Engineering or Aerospace company
* HND/ILM
* Third level qualification in a supply chain related discipline
We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.
For further information contact careers@thompsonaero.com
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