About The Role
The Buyer will manage BRUSHs supply chain partners. This will include building and maintaining competitive, long-term partnerships whilst securing optimal cost, quality, and delivery times. The postholder will predominately work with BRUSH’s European supply chain partners. This role requires a very proactive person, with great attention to detail and a flexible mindset.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain the approved supplier list.
* Supply chain partner management.
* Manage the external and internal communication with vendors.
* Responsible for vendor evaluation, selection, qualifications, and the associated onboarding processes.
* Purchases of raw materials, components, and other goods required.
* Lead terms & conditions, price, and delivery time negotiation.
* Lead vendor quality audits.
* Order placement and management following given master build schedules (Co.Bo.T and BRUSH).
* Monitoring and reporting of vendor performance.
* Progressing and expediting deliveries from vendors.
* Participate in project progress/status review meetings.
* Monitor and drive defined Supply Chain KPIs (QCD).
* Actively drive the adaptation and implementation of BRUSH’s supply chain processes and procedures.
* Establish strategic & working relationships with both internal and external key suppliers & stakeholders.
* Build transactional and strategic supply chain partnerships (including frame agreements).
* Detail supply chain planning and coordination across multiple stakeholder groups.
* Attend project management meetings (externally and internally).
* Participate in progress/status review meetings.
* Participate in training as may be required for enablement, skill improvement, or because of the introduction of new systems, equipment, policies, etc. as determined by the business.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills
* SIP qualification or working towards
* Able to work upon direction or autonomously
* Advanced written and verbal communication skills (Italian and English)
* Advanced negotiation skills
* Basic technical understanding
* Advanced financial understanding
* An attitude drive and determination to make a difference
* A problem solver with a methodical approach
* Full driving license
About The Organisation
BRUSH Transformers provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects. A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid-resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping create a future-proof Infrastructure.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing
Industries
* Manufacturing
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