Our client, Yamazaki Mazak is a leading global manufacturing company based in Worcester.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market leading Machine Tool manufacturer who have been at the forefront of the industry for many years.
Due to increased demand within the department, our client now has a requirement for a Buyer.
365 Resourcing are the preferred supplier working on behalf of Mazak.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a buyer in the Purchasing Department. The role will be responsible for an existing area of suppliers, predominantly supplying a range of components used in general assembly, from a fast-paced supply chain environment.
Job Description
- Manage supply chain deliveries in-line with ERP requirements.
- Work with supply chain to maintain product quality and resolve quality issues efficiently.
- Source and negotiate new products to support NPI and new machine options.
- Actively work with supply chain to drive efficiencies and cost reduction.
- Maintain supplier records to ensure compliance with ISO procedures and business processes.
- Supply Chain Compliance adherence (Preferential Origin, CBAM, UK/EU Sanctions etc).
- Identify, manage and mitigate supply chain risk.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
* IT literate, strong capability in excel, data analysis, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
* An understanding of ERP with the ability to integrate the ERP with the physical operating system.
* A good understanding of manufacturing processes and environment.
* Understanding of Compliance and its importance within a Global Supply Chain.
* Ability to develop Supplier Relationships.
* Excellent planning and communication skills.
* Ability to lead a team by example and supporting team development.
* Clear understanding of project / production planning.
* A strategic mind set capable of embracing change.
* Strong decision maker in line with business needs.
* Evidenced strong negotiation skills & the ability to seek commercial advantage.
* Strong Planning and Scheduling ability.
Desirable Criteria:
- CIPS certified (Professional purchasing qualification).
- Meticulous and highly conscientious.
- Confident, Highly motivated and flexible.
- Commercially & Risk aware.
- Strong communicator internally & externally.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate and promote the Mazak values internally and externally.
- Stakeholder focused.
- Cost, safety, quality, risk and productivity focused.
- Ability to identify business opportunities and supply chain risk.
- Experienced in wide range of Supply Chain Concepts and Mechanisms.
- Good verbal & written communication.
- Strong Cost Analysis.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
- Risk recognition and mitigation.
- Knowledge of Microsoft AX preferred but not essential.
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power-point).
The Reward:
The successful candidate can also expect the following:
* Join a successful, Worcester based, Multi-National Manufacturing company,
* Excellent career potential,
* 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays,
* 8% Company Contribution Pension,
* Private Health Care, Sick Pay,
* 4x Death in Service,
* Free uniform,
* Free parking,
* Subsidised Restaurant on site,
* Working Days and the hours are 08:15am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
* Overtime is paid at Time 1/3 first 2 hours in the week then Time 1/2 thereafter. Saturday is Time 1/2 and Sunday Double Time.
If this Buyer role sounds like the right opportunity for you then please call to discuss further or email me at the address provided.
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