Our client are a leading manufacturer providing specialist solutions to a variety of industries such as aerospace, power generation, rail and oil and gas industries. They are looking for an experienced Buyer
Buyer
Salary dependant on experience
Permanent Position
Monday – Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Friday 1:30pm finish
Competitive Salary, 25 days holiday +bank Holidays
4x annual salary life assurance, pension
Sunbury on Thames
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
Scope Of Role
Responsible for Purchasing from MRP system to assigned planner workbench, and follow action messages to keep material receipts aligned to business needs, including sub-contract orders
Develop personal savings plan to offset headwinds
Main Duties/Responsibilities
Ensure parts and material are bought at the most competitive price, correct quality, lead-time and are delivered on-time for production
Managing and controlling company’s external suppliers within business cell structure
Develop relationships with current Suppliers and sub-contractors
Process all sub-contract operations, ensuring swift turnaround of parts in line with business needs
Ensure key relationships are built with internal and external stakeholders
Implement personal savings and on-cost tracker
Ensure the timely return of all defective material and ensure corrective actions are put in place to prevent reoccurrence
Assist with MRP system updates
Drive improvements in Supplier On-Time Delivery with key and non-key accounts
Continually improve Purchasing methods and drive down external spend
Professional Knowledge & Experience
Preferred Purchasing experience within an Aerospace / Defence / Manufacturing environment with some technical knowledge of manufacturing processes
Basic understanding of Engineering Drawings
Ability to negotiate with proven results to demonstrate effectiveness
Able to communicate and influence at all levels of the hierarchy through presentations, verbal and written especially directed at Supplier interaction
Ability to work on their own as much as part of a team
Working hours:
Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.30pm
Friday 8am – 1.30pm
Benefits
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
9% pension
4x annual salary life assurance