Global manufacturing business are hiring a Buyer to support direct procurement activity for manufacturing. Applicants should be out-going, self-motivated professionals with a background in procurement as a Buyer.
The Buyer will join a large and supportive procurement team enjoying a period of growth. Procurement activity will focus on direct commodity areas for manufacturing. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, so the Buyer will closely manage the supply chain to ensure continuity of supply to achieve OTD/OTIF and production schedules.
Specific duties of the Buyer, will include:
Review, confirm availability and process purchase requisitions
Liaison with internal departments - Production, Engineering, Stores, Shopfloor etc.
Supplier orderbook management
Using MRP data and supplier data held in MS Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, formulas) to asses performance
Supplier Performance Management - develop underperforming suppliers, recovery plans, reviews etc.
Review supplier contracts to ensure SLAs met in regards to; quality, cost, delivery etc
Expedite material shortage issues and produce reports re: shortages / supplier performance etc
Identify and qualify potential new suppliers for Ad-hoc requirements
Drive productivity opportunities with suppliers to deliver cost out goals
Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:
Purchasing/procurement experience as a Junior Buyer, Buyer or Senior Buyer
Supplier management skills and the ability to manage supplier accounts, orderbooks, recovery plans
Data analysis skills -particularly MS Excel (pivot tables, vlookup formulas)
An appreciation of quality considerations and traceability
MRP literacy
Enthusiastic, adaptable and motivated team players