For over 140 years our products have helped ensure the safe, reliable operations of key industries. With a passion for precision and partnership, Celeros Flow Technology continues this heritage of high performance and dependability, providing mission critical, sustainable flow control solutions for our customers around the globe.
Celeros Flow Technology is looking for individuals with a voice and a vision. We embrace change, diversity and promote new ways of looking at old ideas. We seek talented professionals to join our world-class team of innovators in a global, collaborative & multi-cultural environment, where you will be challenged, supported, and inspired to be extraordinary.
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Lead Buyer will be responsible for assisting in the development, and to manage the execution, of global strategies to purchase bought in finished and raw materials for Plenty Pumps. To deliver on time to operations quality components that meet standards and to manage and maximise efficiencies in Suppliers and Celeros global vendor purchase power plan. To ensure all commodities purchased are within target pricing and savings are maximised. Will be responsible for source, selection, negotiation, and purchase of all commodities for the Pump market.
They will be required to manage their supply chains in support of internal/external Customer requirements and support appropriate metrics and reporting as required by the business. They will be required to develop and manage the process of vendor analysis and provide recommendations for source selection in support of bid and proposal activities, procurement and as needed to support the business.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
Within this position of Lead Buyer the key accountabilities are as follows:
* Role is a dual role where you will Lead the purchasing function as well as carrying out all the purchasing activities from RFQ’s to Placing orders and expediting.
* Responsible for the procurement of materials and services required in the manufacture of Celeros Flow Technology Pumps, purchases will be across all material categories or Subcontract activities,
* Allocates workload within purchasing team whilst ensuring requisitions are valid and are accompanied with the relevant quality plans and technical specifications.
* Raising RFQs through SAP and where possible the requirement has been competitively tendered by 3 vendors demonstrating value for money and a competitively sourced solution.
* Reviews and evaluates vendor quotes against requirements, Costs targets, Leadtime and specification.
* Raising all Purchase orders in accordance with requirements whilst making sure that all required Quality Plans and associated drawings have been provided and submitted to the Vendor.
* Continuous expediting of Purchase Orders ensuring SAP & internal customers are updated accordingly and Project delivery is met.
* Action all assigned Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Engineering Change Notes (ECNs) through process whilst liaising internally and externally to conclusion and resolution.
* Supports site leadership with maintenance and reporting of purchasing KPI's
* Sources new vendors, resolves conflicts concerning materials or services at the department and vendor levels; keeps in constant contact with appropriate personnel to ensure satisfactory operations; coordinates returns and/or repairs of products; monitors changes, modifications, and technological advances that affect the purchasing of goods and services.
* Continuous Improvement of On-Time Delivery and quality performance of key Project subcontractors also work closely with the management team to set policy on vendors and the method of selection
* Develops and manages procurement strategies, benchmarking of key commodities and undertakes supply chain research to ensure Clyde Union purchasing power is maximised and all commodities are purchased within budget and material savings are maximised
SKILLS
* Strong negotiation and cost analysis skills, influencing, Inter-personal, Communication, IT including SAP or equivalent, vendor management
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* Experience with the procurement of a variety commodities including, which may include raw materials, electronics, connectors, power suppliers, cable assemblies, sheet metalwork, machining and castings.
* Experience of tender bids, contracts, management of sub-contracts, SC standards and process
* CIPS qualified, or HNC, Degree level in business, mechanical / electrical engineering.
YOU MUST HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.
BENEFITS
* Competitive salary
* Opportunities to develop
* Bonus
* 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Holiday buy and sell
* Pension
* Life Cover
* Employee Assistance Program
* Digital Benefits; Health, Wealth & Lifestyle
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Required daily to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work)
* Required occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
* Required daily to use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone)
* Required occasionally to lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate
* Required occasionally to travel (usually by air or road so may be required to sit for extended periods)
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Ability to work with moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, etc.)
* Ability to work in an open planned office / individual office
* Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods
* Ability to sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CELEROS FLOW TECHNOLOGY VALUES
All Celeros divisions are committed to the effective use of the Celeros Values. It is important that all employees understand and utilize these values when performing the duties of his/her position.
INTEGRITY: We work safely and respect our employees, business partners & environment. We always lead by example.
SPEED: In our mission to bring mission-critical flow control equipment to the world, energy in our actions & urgency.
ACCOUNTABILITY: We stand behind our actions and deliver on our promises.
PARTNERSHIP: We collaborate across our teams & our customers to win together. We rely on each other to deliver the best outcome & celebrate successes.
EXCELLENCE: We are passionate about being the best at engineering, manufacturing & maintaining mission-critical equipment. We seek quality & community improvement in every interaction.
QUALITY
Quality encompasses all aspects of Celeros’ business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.
CELEROS Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.