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Purpose of the Role:
As a Buyer for PMC based at our site in Luton, you would be responsible for purchasing the best quality materials and services for the company at the most competitive prices along with ensuring their on-time delivery. This role reports directly to the Operations Director and is expected to work closely with all departments but specifically the production, planning & warehouse teams.
Responsibilities:
* Purchase all materials and services in line with the sales planning process
* Identify safety stock, strategic plan for long LT & PMC specific items & maintain optimum stock levels
* Negotiate terms and conditions of supply as required including for price increases
* Source new suitable suppliers for existing and new materials
* Enhance the purchasing function and look for ways to continuously improve its operation.
* Work with production/engineering to identify make or buy possibilities with cost/benefit in mind
* Control an agreed monthly budget on purchases against production schedule value
* Ensure that all purchase orders are delivered on time
* Produce the monthly cashflow report
* Liaise with other departments to advise any changes to the schedule
* Ensure purchasing records are updated & maintained to ensure system integrity
* Report monthly on:
- Stock value,
- Purchase orders value keyed, is it in line with budget?
- Shortfall of stock against works orders plan
* Work closely with the engineering team to ensure satisfactory supply of goods for new products
* Manage engineer change notices
* Review, manage and continuously improve supplier performance.
* Work in accordance with the business’ processes and procedures as appropriate e.g. NDAs
* Occasionally travel to visit suppliers and to the head office in Biggleswade as required
* Co-operate in undertaking the work of absent colleagues or in assisting in other departments, & accordingly from time to time undertake such other duties or hours of work as may reasonably be required to ensure the employer’s business needs are met
Requirements:
* Office based 4 days a week (5 days during probation) - must be able to reliably commute to our Luton office
* 5+ years purchasing experience ideally in a manufacturing environment
* Knowledge of SAP would be desirable
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent analytical & negotiation skills
* A good standard of literacy and numeracy
* Positive representative of the business
* Good standard of computer literacy in Microsoft Office software
* Good judgement & decision maker
* Detail orientated
* Good time management
* Demonstrate good leadership skills
* Hold a current driving licence
The Buyer will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
* Ability to work independently as well as in a team
* Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and other company employees
* Ability to contribute their own goals/vision/thoughts/work to colleagues and team members
In return, the benefits are:
* 23 Days Holiday Per Annum, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 25 (in addition to public and bank holidays) – pro rata.
* Free on-site car parking
* Company socials
* Working hours are Monday - Thursday 8.30am-5.15pm & Friday 8.30am - 1pm