Role Summary At Wescom Group, we’re looking for a buyer who will be responsible for the procurement of materials, components, and equipment necessary for production. The ideal candidate will have experience in supply chain management, as well as the ability to negotiate contracts and pricing. They will be responsible for maintaining relationships with vendors and suppliers and ensuring that all materials and equipment are delivered on time and within budget. In addition, the buyer will be responsible for forecasting future production needs and ensuring that the necessary materials and equipment are available when needed. The buyer will be based at the UK site (Cardiff) and accountable to the site Procurement Manager. Purpose To support the Cardiff site Procurement Manager by maximizing the Wescom purchasing power to maintain Wescom’s competitive product offering by delivering best value, price, quality, on-time delivery focusing on Total Cost of Acquisition and Ownership, utilising purchasing tools and techniques in line with recognized best practice, legal and policy requirements. Key responsibilities Builds relationships within and across teams and provides effective communication and listening skills Involvement in supply chain strategy and approach, aiding towards global goals and objectives Deliver aggressive year on year savings targets to meet or exceed budgets Manage supply chain risks, both in terms of material availability and cost in collaboration with Site Purchasing Lead Demonstrate the use of the RF(x) methodology to collate spend opportunities within spend categories, and the analytical ability to process the information received into a sourcing recommendation Develop, lead and manage the procurement process for project specific areas of spend Maintenance of fixed pricing schedules, maximising long term agreements and ensuring global requirements are considered Manage intercompany transactions and inventory movements ensuring deadlines are met (in collaboration with Warehouse personnel) Manage the supply chain to ensure Sustainability of procurement sources and introduce environmental improvements to the materials and processes used in the end-to-end procurement process Supplier selection and negotiations including terms and conditions, incoterms, payment terms, pricing and service levels. As a key business support function, you will provide support to all internal and external customers as required Take the commercial lead in support of Supplier Quality in vendor related non-conformances and development, ensuring lessons learned are executed fully Participate in HSE Awareness – Observation Cards, HSE Safety Suggestions Adopt and promote the F.I.R.S.T. values of the Wescom Supply Chain Team whilst delivering a best-in-class performance and service to all our customers Must have: Minimum 3 years’ experience in a relevant Supply Chain role in a multi-stakeholder environment procuring and optimising direct technical material spend and indirect spend Excellent sourcing skills with a clear knowledge of all aspects of the ‘Strategic Sourcing Cycle’ and working capital processes Experience in the Supplier Relationship Management process with a clear understanding of the negotiation process Experience of implementing category/supplier plans Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent MS Office skills particularly Excel Excellent commercial awareness and hunger for best value ‘Hands-on’ mentality, self-starter, resilient and tenacious under pressure Good organisational and time management skills Desirable: Prior experience or technical knowledge in procurement of a relevant category (Medical, Marine, Defence, Textiles or Mountaineering) Experience in project-based complex (customer, product, legal) sourcing A degree in business, operations, supply chain or related field Procurement or supply chain qualifications e.g. CIPS Role details Full time – permanent On site – Cardiff Monday – Friday Reporting to the Procurement Manager DETAILS Location: Lamby Industrial Park, Wentloog Ave, CF3 2EX Role type: Full-time Salary: Competitive