Buyer

Job Title:                                            Buyer     

Vacancy:                                             on-going contract, Full time

Reports To:                                        Senior Buyer

Location:                                            Hungerford, Berkshire

Days/Hours:                                       Monday – Friday, 8am to 4pm

Hours Per Week:                               37.5

Rate:                                                   £11.00 - £13.00                                                         

Purpose of the job: 

Working within your allocated value stream, to assess, qualify and on-board potential and existing suppliers; Solve supplier-related quality, delivery and cost issues, drive continual improvement and develop supplier partnerships.

Ensure supplier-related procedures and practices are in line with Global Purchasing guidelines

Main duties & responsibilities:

Supplier Management

• Monitor vendor rating system based on delivery, quality, pricing, responsiveness and criticality
• Supplier monitoring and feedback including audits in conjunction with quality) and improvement plans
• Joint ventures with suppliers to aid VA/VE on components
• Drive supplier on-time deliveries and supplier quality performance in line with non-forecast demand
• Identify new suppliers, agree on terms and negotiate supply agreements & contracts

Cost Efficiency

• Develop and implement cost-saving) plans
• Effectively control a direct spend budget for commodities
• Actively participate in the continual improvement of purchasing methods and drive down external spend
• Maximise Kanban & Consignment methodology to increase quality and efficiency
• Proactively assist with regulatory and company requirements for  stock checks
• Maintain accurate procurement conditions and other ERP information in a timely manner
• Monitor usage trends and known estimated future sales to minimise stock holding & obsolescence
• Assist in resolving goods inwards discrepancies

Supply Chain

• Order placement and/or approval and  MRP data management
• Liaise with production staff and other internal parties
• Present updates on new product introduction tasks, or other project requirements
• Monitor new trends and regulations in the business and market place

Qualifications / Skills

• Degree level qualification or equivalent in purchasing or supply chain (preferred)or equivalent experience
• CIPS Level 4 or APICS
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills
• Experience of volume manufacturing (preferred)
• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
• Attention to detail
• Experience with MRP / ERP Systems