Position: Buyer
Location: IWT Boundary Park, Deeside Industrial Estate. CH5 2LR.
Salary: Highly Competitive salary
Summary:
* Monday to Friday / 8am - 5pm
* Office based
* 33 days holiday per year
* Company pension scheme
* Free car parking
As we look to further enhance our market presence, we are recruiting a Buyer to join our thriving team and growing business. This role will be responsible for a high value of direct and indirect procurement for the business. Your focus will be to ensure OTIF, maintain the highest of quality and ensure all contracts are cost-effective for the business.
You will need to understand the operational requirements within a manufacturing business as you will have need to run Subcontract Engineering projects and undertake Capital Expenditure buying.
The right candidate for this role will be an initiative-taking individual, working with a hands-on and detailed approach to procurement and striving for excellence on behalf of the Business.
Responsible for purchasing and sourcing materials that will be used to manufacture works class products in first-class production facilities.
Key Responsibilities as a Buyer:
* Following all processes and procedures to ensure best procurement practice.
* Purchasing Direct and Indirect Materials.
* Sourcing, negotiating, implementing, and maintaining Supplier agreements.
* Develop, implement, and maintain procurement strategies to optimise cost, quality, service and OTIF.
* Undertaking supplier performance reviews as necessary to maintain supplier performance levels for quality, cost, and delivery.
* Working cross functionally across the different departments to ensure agreed company goals.
* Managing inventory levels and ensuring accuracy without affecting production.
* Dealing with complex issues related to the development of new products, new suppliers, or technologies to enhance new or existing products.
* Implementing KPI's to accurately monitor supplier performance.
* Escalating and addressing business risks without delay or hesitation.
* Accountability for several established supplier accounts.
* Ensure all purchasing activities comply with Company policies and industry regulation.
* Maintain accurate procurements records, purchase orders and Supplier Agreements.
* Address supply chain disruptions and implements risk mitigation and resolution. Escalate without delay or hesitation
Skills & Experience Required as a Buyer:
* Ability to deliver a procurement service which is cost effective, quality focussed, timely and reliable
* Strong analytical skills, Supplier management expertise and an understanding of market trends to ensure cost-effective procurement.
* Process driven with excellent attention to detail
* Good operational procurement background
* Strict adherence to professional buying standards at all times
* Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Work Location: In person