Insignis Talent – High Wycombe, South East
Purpose of Role
Purchase goods and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and schedule ensuring continuity of supply. To ensure the company receives value for money on all purchases, benchmarks and manages suppliers to achieve optimal delivery. Works to improve Quality, cost and delivery using KPI’s and the IFS MRP system.
Key Responsibilities
* Purchase goods and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
* Ensure MRP data is accurate, maintaining accurate part and supplier MRP data including lead-times, cost and supplier evaluations.
* Ensure continuous supply of required material and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
* Manage supplier order books and effectively expedite and prioritise orders to ensure Goods/Services are available to the manufacturing team at the right time.
* Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs.
* Liaise with Production, Quality Assurance and Programmes to ensure product and service quality levels are maximized.
* On-time-in-full delivery of materials and services to support project milestones.
* Monitor market trends and market suppliers.
* Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities.
* Identify appropriate sources of supply to meet contract needs.
* Ensure contract conditions are applied including specific flow downs where appropriate.
* Assist in developing ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
* Support procurement department objectives and KPI’s and be instrumental in supporting their achievement.
* Support the timely return of any defective material deliveries to respective vendors and procure replacement materials in accordance with company procedures and processes whilst minimizing any impact on project milestones.
Skills, Qualification and Experience
* Experience in direct procurement, in a regulated environment.
* Working knowledge of ERP and MRP systems (such as IFS).
* Strong analytical skills - proficient in Excel and reporting software.
* PC literate in MS office suite.
* Eligible to obtain UK security clearance to SC level (British National, lived and worked in the UK for the last 5 years).
Wish to Apply?
Please send your CV to Anna Curtis at Insignis Talent – *******@insignistalent.com
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