Butler Rose are delighted to be partnered with a well know manufacturing business who currently have a requirement for an experienced Senior Buyer.
The role
The role is wide ranging in scope and responsibility but will primarily be responsible for supporting the business requirements by purchasing assigned commodities to ensure quality, delivery and specification requirements are met. You will work with the wider team to source new suppliers, negotiate prices/terms & conditions and assess supplier performance. Duties include (but are not limited to):
1. Balance demand requirements with supplier capabilities/capacities to ensure completion of customer requirements.
2. Minimise cost increase by working with the Commodity Management team to adhere to standard costs
3. Expedite supplier material, where required, to meet shortfall between current plan and customer order requirements.
4. Coordinates with Accounts Payable on billing and/or credit issues
5. Assists in the decision-making process for the disposal of surplus material
6. Work closely with Quality to coordinate the return, rework, or exchange of defective materials
7. Support and deliver cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives to achieve overall business objectives
8. Analyse data, including enterprise requirements planning information and prepares reports as needed to facilitate and recommend actions to ensu...