Senior Buyer – Sepura
Sepura Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Senior Buyer role at Sepura. You will be an expert with Purchasing systems, methods and processes and deputise for the Purchasing Team Leader where necessary. The role also encompasses significant involvement in new product developments from concept and prototype stages, through to volume production and support. Growth will require a greater degree of outsourced content in the Development cycle and you will play a key role in the execution of this strategy. Join Sepura Ltd at an exciting time of growth and progress your career within this innovative technology company.
Role
* Work with the Purchasing Team Leader to define and implement purchasing strategy.
* Work with key stakeholders to define and deploy supply chain strategy for new product developments that achieve the business’ delivery, quality and cost targets.
* Identify, select and approve suppliers that meet the short, medium and long-term needs of the business, considering the total cost of ownership over the entire product life.
* Negotiate and agree contracts for outsourced projects for accessories.
* Work with NPI to co-ordinate and set-up new suppliers.
* Coach and consult with Purchasing team to ensure best practices are maintained.
You will
* Have strong influencing skills.
* Be a team player and have the ability to work with stakeholders across various departments.
* Be highly motivated.
* Be prepared to travel internationally.
Day to Day
Our customer base includes many different industries and markets around the world. Our complete TETRA and LTE solutions have been developed specifically for users in multiple sectors to face their critical communications challenges. There is no typical day; you will be supported by your manager and team, and collaborate with other departments across the business.
Activities You Will Be Responsible For Include
* Supply chain strategy definition and deployment for new products
* Supplier identification, selection and approval in line with agreed strategy
* Ensure designs are produced that correspond with production capability
* Negotiate / establish appropriate contracts
* Work with Quality and NPI to prepare suppliers for volume production
* Contract negotiation
* Cost reduction / price negotiation
* Stock ordering / lean inventory management
* Purchase order processing
* Ensuring materials are delivered in time to support customer demand
* Driving continuous improvement through our international supply base
* Identifying and assessing new sources where applicable to help drive the company’s cost reduction and quality improvement targets
* Supporting new product introduction activity; ensuring that the relevant process controls are implemented to deliver a quality product
* Supply chain development in consideration of the total cost of acquisition
* Identifying areas of manufacturing weakness and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented
* Commodity market movement analysis
* Assessment and management of component obsolescence
* Maintaining an understanding of suppliers’ financial health and mitigating risk as appropriate
Qualifications
Level 4 CIPs Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
Experience and Skills
* Extensive Supply Chain experience within the Electronics/Telecommunications Industries, including the management of complex global Supplier/Customer relationships.
* Experience of off-shore Contract Manufacturing Management.
* Experience of product development from concept to volume manufacture
* Credibility to influence at senior level – with both internal and external stakeholders.
* Priority and time management – ability to act decisively under pressure.
Additional
This role involves some international travelling so the successful applicant will have a full, clean driving licence, own car, and valid passport. Travel expenses will be paid. This role will also require Security Clearance which the successful candidate should be prepared to go through. Sepura will apply for this approval on behalf of the candidate.
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