The role of New Products Buyer is to ensure effective purchasing and continuously improve the organisation’s purchasing operations. The New Products Buyer will bring experience of managing electro-mechanical and other supply chains. They will be a self-starter, a team player and work closely with the R&D and operations teams to ensure manufacturing schedules are achieved and introduce new products smoothly into production. The successful applicant will be highly organised, proactive with a positive attitude and willing to support other areas of the business when required.
The New Products Buyer will report into the Head of Production.
Bristol (BS2 0RA)
Full-time
£ Competitive + Bonus up to 5% annual salary
Responsibilities
As a New Product Buyer, your primary focus is ensuring a smooth process for acquiring the necessary materials and components to bring our innovative products to life. Working closely with our R&D team during the design phase, you'll facilitate the introduction of new items and suppliers. Your key responsibilities include timely and cost-effective procurement, supporting internal departments to ensure purchases reach users as needed.
You'll take a proactive approach by handling supplier approvals, risk assessment, performance evaluation, and the implementation of supplier contracts. A crucial aspect of your role is developing and maintaining procedures and processes within the purchasing department, aligning with ISO9001 standards.
In supplier selection, you'll identify quality and cost drivers early on to explore cost reduction opportunities while negotiating favourable terms and conditions. Your role also involves expediting the supply chain to ensure timely deliveries and maintaining inventory control to minimise obsolescence.
Additionally, you'll be instrumental in establishing robust, sustainable, and regulatory-compliant supply chains for both new and existing products. Collaboration with the quality department and suppliers will be vital as you contribute to resolving any quality-related issues. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence and optimise our procurement processes, contributing to the success of our diverse product portfolio.
Requirements
* Experience managing and developing relationships with suppliers
* Technical understanding of a range of materials, mechanical and electronic components, and PCBs / assemblies
* Experience of finding and setting up new suppliers and ensuring excellent performance
* Skilled using MRP systems and Microsoft Office
* Minimum of 5 years purchasing experience in an engineering / manufacturing environment
* Preferably degree/CIPS qualified
* Experience of developing and improving purchasing/business systems
* Commercially astute with experience of negotiating terms of supply
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills both internally and with external suppliers and contractors
* Highly organised with strong analytical and problem-solving/troubleshooting skills
THE PACKAGE
In return we offer a competitive salary and a performance-related bonus based on personal objectives that pays up to 5% of your salary annually, study support and the chance to progress in a rapidly growing company.
We have recently introduced a new flexible working policy; it currently allows employees (following a probationary period) to work from home one day a week (if their work can be done from home) and also to work longer hours during the week and finish early on a Friday. This is a new initiative that we will review and extend if our employees value it and it works well.
Other benefits include a salary sacrifice pension scheme where the company matches your contribution up to 5% plus Employer NI savings - currently 15.05% of your contribution (this also applies to voluntary contributions), a non-contributory healthcare cash plan including access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), life insurance paying 4x your salary, access to a virtual GP, 25 days holiday and a cycle to work scheme.
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and you feel you have got what it takes, please send your CV with a covering letter telling us why you consider yourself suitable for the role, to the HR Manager, Limbs & Things
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