Buyer

BUYER

ABERDARE

PERMANENT FULL TIME 39 HOURS

£33-38K

Summary of position:

Managing the sourcing and purchasing of direct and indirect material, determining quantity and timing of deliveries to meet production dates.

Summary of the persons the employee will work with:

* Materials (Stores)

* Test and Inspection

* Production

* Quality

* Finance

* Customers and Suppliers

* Senior Management and Directors

List of key tasks:

* Managing the sourcing and purchasing of direct and indirect material, determining quantity and timing of deliveries to meet production dates.

* Reviewing of technical specifications for materials in order to source correct parts and alternatives.

* Negotiation of prices and contracts in order to maximise savings potential and contractual commitments for the business.

* Running of and managing MRP recommendations and effectively forecasting of strategic stock requirements and upcoming demand, ensuring flexible Customer requirements support.

* Ensure accuracy of SAGE Master Data (Product Information) for pricing, lead-times and Supplier Contact Information in order to support Company budget objectives.

* Providing strategic pricing information in support of Customer RFQs producing effective competitive edge for the Company.

* Sourcing reliable Suppliers and managing Supplier performance in order to support on time, on cost on quality requirements for the Company

* Attending Supplier Meetings and Supplier Interface Management, ensuring performance management and continuous improvements in the supply chain.

* Professional and organised Customer interface focus for communication of information providing Company with proficient Customer relationship management.

* Demonstrating personal leadership attributes and professional behaviour in line with Company HR policies.

* Providing all relevant feedback of material issues and material measures.

Play an active role within the Materials Team. This will be accomplished by:-

* Identifying materials critical processes and critical success factors.

* Carrying out 5S and other Continuous Improvement initiatives.

* Managing the Performance Measurement Process (PMP), Training Files and ISO Matrix.

* Co-ordinate with other Departments in order to facilitate issue resolution and participate in cross functional team projects.

* The Buyer could carry out any other duties within their competences as required by the Operations Manager.

39 hours: Monday to Thursday 7.45am – 4.30pm Friday 7.45am – 1pm

22 holidays plus bank holidays

Pension

On site parking available.

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