Buyer

We are looking for a Buyer to manage to supply chain in-line with company demands in order to meet current and future requirements. The candidate will be responsible to the Senior Buyer.

Duties:

• Seek and implement continual improvement.
• Issue supplier framework agreements.
• Manage CapEx Projects within your categories.
• Planning and assisting the Procurement department with forward orders on all Fixings, consumables, and tooling.
• Manage and run tendering requirements for selected categories – Fixings, tooling, and consumables.
• Research potential suppliers and subcontractors.
• Sourcing of products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.
• Manage supplier rebates and generate new rebates.
• Provide regular management information. I.e.. Monthly report on Service levels, KPI’s, area of concern and general updates within your categories to all Senior Management.
• Attend an Operations meeting once a week and provide live information of areas of risk in the supply chain within your categories.
• Conduct regular supplier review meetings considering areas of risk or improvements within your category
• Complete supplier assurance requirements on new suppliers within your categories
• Maintain document management systems for your supply chain.
• Standardise and collate products and suppliers within your categories.
• Develop strong working relationships with suppliers within your categories (ie. Visiting suppliers)
• Desktop supplier audits to ensure quality standards are meet.
• Procurement inline with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 2 years experience working in a buying role
• Previous experience working in the Manufacturing industry is desired
• Proven Record of supplier management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced business
• Good communication skills
• Able to work with the wider operations team
• Previous experience in tendering and supplying management procedures