Buyer
Hungerford
£27,000 - £40,000 Per Annum
Monday to Friday: Hours - 08:00 - 16:00
Our client is looking for a Buyer to work alongside a talented, supportive team of engineers and designers that are passionate about innovation and contribute to cutting-edge projects.
Job Description
Supplier Management
- Act as a single point of contact with the supplier and help coordinating supplier related activities within the company.
- Monitor vendor rating system based on delivery, quality, pricing, responsiveness, and criticality.
- Drive supplier on-time deliveries and supplier quality performance in line with non-forecast demand
- Identify new suppliers, agree terms and negotiate supply agreements & contracts
Cost
- Develop and implement cost saving (PPV/OPEX) plans
- Effectively control a direct spend budget for commodities
Inventory
- 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
Qualifications
- 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)
- Experience with MRP / ERP Systems
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefit package commensurate with experience
- 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- On-site car parking
- Access to a wide range of discounts on Everyday Shopping, Entertainment and Lifestyle