Morson are working with one on the countries leading defence manufacturers who are looking for a new Tactical Buyer.
To contribute to the optimization of the local sourcing in term of cost and quality (suppliers portfolio optimization)
To contribute to secure deliveries by choosing reliable suppliers and developing multi sourcing
To ensure part of the administrative processes of Purchase Orders for all general Purchasing expenses & manufacturing Non BOM items
To add additional support liaising with internal stakeholders when required and to deputies within the Indirect Expenses process when required.
Corporate strategy application:
The Tactical Buyer will contribute to the application of the corporate strategy by
Ensuring the application of the Procurement policy by ensuring that we use corporate retained suppliers.
Contributing to the reporting regarding the implementation of the Procurement strategy
Optimization of the local sourcing:
The Tactical Buyer will contribute to the optimization of the local sourcing. To do this under the authority of the Procurement Manager they will:
Contribute to the management of the DIS supplier’s portfolio for the main segments and spending.
Manufacturing Purchasing
General purchasing.
Contribute to the purchasing objectives achievement (savings / PPV, cost avoidance, spending reduction) for the Manufacturing / General commodities.
For both activities the Tactical Buyer
Will apply best practices.
Will ensure that the Purchasing reporting is well used and reliable.
Use the NATS reporting line.
Mandatory skills:
Graduate / college student A Levels IB BTEC, demonstrated achievements.
Fluent English
Good communication and negotiation skills
Knowledge with Word / Excel
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