Senior Buyer - Manufacturing Supply Chain
A fantastic opportunity is now available for a Senior Buyer to join a leading R&D organisation, specialising in the development of optical elements, used in aerospace and defence applications.
Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
Main duties include:
* Purchasing of direct materials in line with operational requirements.
* Actioning the requirements of MRP.
* Re-phasing deliveries and expediting where necessary.
* Maintaining part and procurement parameters in MRP/ERP, i.e. supplier lead times, strategic safety stocks, yields.
* Ensure all purchase orders and amendments are always up to date in the supply chain system.
* Running tender processes for new requirements, negotiating pricing and terms to ensure the best position for the organisation.
* Develop and maintain proactive supplier relationships
* Inventory management.
* Supplier Quality
Skills & Experience:
1. CIPS or working experience to match in a procurement role, from any similar industries or FMCG, ideally 3 years +
2. Knowledge and experience of running MRP systems
3. Experience in implementing Pull Control or Vendor Managed Inventory processes with suppliers
4. Fantastic relationship building skills and the ability to work in a complex and fast faced environment
5. The indus...