PROJECT BUYER NEWBRIDGE PERMANENT COMPETITIVE SALARY Main Purpose of Role Competitive quotations and effective purchasing strategies for ‘project buys’. Outcomes of Role * Accurate and competitive material quotations. * Zero line stop due to material availability. * Achieve PPV target of 8%. * ECN – recharged to customer (Cost neutral) * Measurable reduction in raw inventory * Quotations completed in line with customer requirements. * Supplier rationalisation and consolidation. * Satisfied internal and external customers Responsibilities * Benchmark current as well as identify and benchmark potential suppliers * Provide material costing at RFQ stage considering customer requirements * Liaise with NPI team on all new Products to ensure customer satisfaction * Develop supply chain solutions for new parts/Products * Assess and develop the supply chain and supply chain partnerships * Support purchasing team in monitoring Supplier Performance * Negotiation of best (cost effective) package at quotation & NPI stages * Limit liability on materials at quotation * Consider Vendor rationalisation at quotation * Create VA/VE opportunities * ECN & PCN management (obsolescence) * Inventory management * Contribute to planning solution (supply chain solution - external) * Ensure complete handover of Supply Chain inform...