Overview
Join to apply for the Senior Engineering Buyer role at Generacion y Gestion in Ampthill. This is a permanent position offering a salary of up to £55,000 and a 4-day compressed workweek, with Fridays off.
Role Responsibilities
* Managing the end-to-end procurement process, including issuing RFQs, facilitating tenders, establishing terms and conditions, conducting negotiations, evaluating bids, and awarding contracts.
* Negotiating with suppliers to secure optimal value and favorable terms.
* Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships with key internal teams and external business partners.
* Ensuring all procurement activities adhere to internal policies and legislative requirements.
* Holding procurement delegation authority to sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within established limits.
* Contributing to the ongoing enhancement of supply chain processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Person Specification
* Proven track record as a Senior Engineering Buyer or in a similar procurement role.
* Extensive experience sourcing complex drawn components, including mechanical assemblies and PCB assemblies (PCB-A).
* Demonstrated ability to thrive in high-volume, fast-paced production environments.
* Strong expertise in procurement best practices, with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
* Exceptional communication skills, capable of effectively managing stakeholder expectations and fostering collaborative relationships.
Salary and Benefits
Up to £55k + benefits
Work Schedule
4 day compressed working week with 2 days working from home
Ideal Background
This role is well suited to candidates who have held roles within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager, senior buyer, engineering buyer, lead procurement specialist, purchasing agent, engineering procurement manager, electronics buyer, mechanical buyer, engineering materials buyer, or procurement supervisor.
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