Job Overview
Autocraft is eagerly seeking two enthusiastic Junior Buyers to become invaluable members of our dynamic Material Control department, based at our Group's headquarters in Belton, Grantham.
Working closely with and as a key part of the Material Control team, you will have the responsibility of promptly processing requisitions for all of our sites and efficiently resolving any GRN issues or invoice queries that may arise. You will also be responsible for expediting orders and maintaining internal stakeholder expectations.
The ideal candidate will be a passionate and driven team player who possesses determination, a strong business mindset, and excellent IT skills. They should thrive in high-pressure environments and have a reputation for delivering top-quality work within tight deadlines.
Purpose: Key Roles and Responsibilities
* Fulfilling requisitions on behalf of the business
* POC to provide support, resolve queries, and offer advice.
* Assist in sourcing suppliers and obtaining quotations.
* Supplier meetings and engagement
* Management of procurement schedules for Min Max products
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders
* Negotiating discounts and savings
* Supplier performance management
* Ensuring adherence to procurement processes and procedures
* Ensuring best value by working with suppliers through benchmarking practices
* Ensure purchase orders are placed within our existing approved supplier list, highlighting opportunities for additions and consolidations.
* Expedite and monitor open purchase orders
* Ensure visibility for business decisions, including highlighting and escalating risks and opportunities to the Group Senior Buyer
* Work with the Group Senior Buyer to establish standard business operations and recommend improvements within the process.
* Update item and vendor records for changes such as price, terms, descriptions, addresses.
About the Company
Autocraft Solutions Group is Europe’s largest independent engine remanufacturer and assembler, supplying over 20,000 engines per year to prestige OEMs such as Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Aston Martin, Volvo, JCB, and many more. We are also a technology leader in electric vehicle (EV) battery assembly and remanufacturing solutions, component machining, and engineering services. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do!
Minimum Requirements:
* Relevant business degree or equivalent experience (desired)
* Highly results-oriented (proven track record of exceeding targets)
* Strong stakeholder management skills with effective communication with people at all levels across the organisation and externally
* Customer focused
* Supply chain management experience
* Demonstrates negotiation skills
* Supply chain/procurement software experience
* Exceptional knowledge of Excel
* Experience with procurement would be beneficial
* Experience using EFACS system or equivalent would be beneficial, but not essential
Benefits:
* Employee Assistance Program/Counselling
* Pension Plan
* On-site Parking
* Training and Development
* Company workwear provided
* Free Tea/Coffee
* 1:30pm finish on Fridays
* Holidays 24 days + 8 bank holidays
* Quarterly bonus scheme
* Specsavers vouchers
* Death in Service Cover
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