MRO and Consumables BuyerGlasgow (onsite full time)£32,000 - £38,000
Role Profile
Are you a driven procurement or supply chain professional with a track record of delivering cost savings and operational improvements within manufacturing or engineering environments?
This newly created role is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of £8m MRO / Consumables spend for a manufacturing site in Glasgow. Although you will provide support for some day to day purchasing activities, the main focus of the role will be driving cost saving projects and managing supplier relationships.
What will the role involve?
* Overseeing day to day purchasing activities as required by the site
* Proactively identify opportunities for cost savings within both the supply chain and the internal manufacturing operation
* Lead and deliver cost down projects, particularly looking at TCO (total cost of ownership) for MRO/Consumables purchases
* Manage supplier relationships, tracking vendor performance through KPIs such as OTIF and NCRs, resolving issues as they occur
* Manage inventory for MRO/ Consumables, maintaining accurate inventory data and determining MRP parameters such as min/max levels
* Develop strong working relationships with other teams to effectively collaborate on internal projects
Ideal skills and experience