Job Description
Senior Buyer - Engineering Sector
* Permanent Position
* Excellent benefits package
* Early closing on Friday
The Candidate will have experience in a project-based mechanical engineering environment with good knowledge of technical procurement.
You need to be familiar with both electrical and mechanical engineering processes.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Execute technical procurement activities in a project-based manufacturing environment, ensuring a balance between quality, delivery, and cost considerations.
* Lead supplier selection and development initiatives, evaluating potential suppliers based on criteria such as quality standards, delivery capabilities, and cost competitiveness.
* Apply a comprehensive understanding of mechanical and electrical processes to effectively engage with suppliers and assess technical requirements.
* Create new supplier accounts on the company ERP system.
* Maintain the supplier database to ensure that all vendors are approved for use in line with the company’s Supplier Approval Procedure.
* Compile and analyze price & delivery requests to suppliers.
* Monitor actual costs against costing documents to ensure that job budgets are complied with, and communicate any discrepancies to the Project Managers.
* Communicate with all interested parties (Project Managers, Production Planning / Management) to update on supply status and ensure that all materials are available in line with the agreed manufacturing program.
* Review reorder levels and quantities of stocked components in line with current demand.
* Assist with the company annual stocktake.
* Identify new vendors, supply methods, and system improvements to assist the company’s purchasing and stock control processes.
* Be involved in any projects for cost reduction, product development, or process improvement, as required.
* Contribute towards and assist in the implementation of new Supply Chain processes.
* Tender, evaluate, and award contracts of supply agreements that achieve overall cost savings and efficiencies for the department.
* Identify and engage with potential new suppliers.
* Benchmark vendor prices for regularly purchased items to ensure the company is receiving the best value.
* Contribute towards the creation and ongoing maintenance of Procurement guides and procedures.
* Deputize as part of the management structure of the company if the Procurement Manager is unavailable.
Skills & Experience:
* Experience in a manufacturing-based purchasing role.
* A broad understanding of mechanical and electrical processes.
* Competence when interpreting engineering CAD drawings.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills.
* Flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to changing requirements.
* Excellent computer skills (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint).
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