Buyer- Tayside (Hybrid)
The Role
Responsible for managing specified commodities to ensure the right materials, in the right quantities, at the right time, in support of production and planning activities.
Responsibilities
* Manage end-to-end purchase order activity – including placing POs, order acknowledgements, delivery tracking and shortage management.
* Proactively manage and expedite material shortages to minimize impact to production and control costs.
* Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships, including leading regular supplier meetings around delivery, stock agreements, and overall performance.
* Maintain accountability for inventory levels and material availability for commodities.
* Liaise and collaborate closely with other internal departments.
* Coordinate collections at suppliers in conjunction with the approved logistics partners.
* Goods Receiving queries.
* Invoice hold issues.
* Quality Return issues.
* Support ECO process to ensure timely and accurate material alignment.
* Using Oracle system, ensuring all standard work activities are executed in a timely manner.
* Where applicable, utilize existing supply chain tools such as Pick List, Vendor Schedule or Kanban in support of business requirements.
* Participate in Continuous Improvement tasks and projects as requested and champion change.
Requirements
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in Buyer role or similar fast paced role.
* Education Level: Degree preferred but not essential.
* Technical Skills: Competent MS Office applications user, especially Excel; ERP knowledge (Oracle experience preferred but not essential) and manufacturing experience.
* Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement is an advantage.
* Great interpersonal and communication skills.
* Self-motivated and pro-active.
Permanent and full-time
Salary- Circa £35K
Hybrid available