Job Description
We are actively recruiting for a Senior Buyer to join an global company who have their UK Head Office based in Leighton Buzzard. This is a Fixed term Contract role, for a 6-month period, however, could be extended. If you have buying, purchasing or procurement experience, applyNOW!
Location: Leighton Buzzard, with hybrid working (2-days a week).
Working Hours: 08:00am - 17:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Contract Type: 6-months, FTC.
Start Date: ASAP, following successful interviews.
Overview:
* Working with the Engineering & Operations teams to arrange timely supply of approved materials at cost effective prices whilst maintaining quality and delivery requirements. Provide assistance in negotiating supply contracts & in drafting terms/conditions for suppliers. Support the Purchasing Manager in maintaining strong relationships with new/existing suppliers, developing robust/efficient supply chain.
Responsibilities:
* Assist the Purchasing Manager with maintaining strong relationships with new/existing suppliers.
* Build partnerships with suppliers to negotiate the best terms, prices & service level agreements.
* Leads the qualification efforts on prospective vendors based on documented processes & vendor surveys.
* Leading ECO process for purchasing, working with the BOMAG team to ensure the ECO process is followed & completed on time.
* Understands demand requirements & reacts decisively to resolve supply chain constraints.
* Issue Purchase Orders for suppliers. Provide documentation on custom materials to suppliers.
* Resolve differences with regard to supplier costs, quality, deliveries & payments.
* Ensure Purchase Order delivery dates & confirmations are up to date at all times, & report any issues.
* Review SAP daily in regard to Material Lists, Traffic Lights expedite/deferrals.
* Reviews Past Stock Transfer Order/Purchase Order lines & ensure On Time delivery through effective order management.
* Validates Supplier invoices.
* Review SAP & update Master Data.
* Monitor Supplier Delivery & Quality Performance, Produce forecast information using various reports.
* Process delivery discrepancies, Vendor Rejects and raise Supplier corrective Action Requests.
* Assist/reviewing and adjusting Safety stock levels and raising Purchase Orders to replenish stock for Remote Sites.
* Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
* Supports the buyers as required with monitoring of exception messages, outstanding Purchase orders, monthly forecasting, etc.
* Supporting the Purchasing Manager as required to ensure Purchasing Team meet requirements.
* Performs other duties as assigned by the Purchasing Manager.
Skills:
* Experience or involvement with MRPII/ERP/Advanced Planning Systems (SAP Preferred).
* 3 years experience of buying raw materials within a manufacturing environment.
* End to end supply chain & operations process knowledge.
* Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, customers and colleagues in all functions of the business.
* Experience of dealing with international suppliers.
* Confident in a fast-paced organization & handle multiple projects simultaneously.
* Must have the availability to travel occasionally as required.
* Ability to work to stringent KPI's & deadlines.
* CIPS qualification (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply), Minimum level 3 - PREFERRED.
* Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software.