Would you like to be part of a dynamic, forward thinking, solutions driven team within a global leading company?
We are currently looking for a new UK Parts Buyer, to join our team based at our office in Ashby, Leicester. This is a full time, permanent role, with hybrid working available.
Job Purpose
Working within the parts and purchasing team, you'll procure parts such as motors, electrical components, cables, hoists, fastenings, machined components and many more, ensuring optimal cost, quality, delivery, and continuity of supply, for the UK Konecranes customer base. You'll engage with a variety of stakeholders across the UK and our global business to provide supplier quotations to the sales team efficiently, whilst managing stocking policies, holding supplier reviews, negotiations and improvement plans where necessary. Working with data is a key element to this role, so having a solid understanding of KPIs reported in, for example, Power Bi, Excel, SAP and internal stock management systems is essential,while contributing to operational efficiency.
You will have excellent communication skills, a drive towards continuous improvement in all areas, be process driven, analytical and keen to achieve best cost practices, while building robust supplier relationships.
This role reports the UK Procurement Manager
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Sourcing
Order creation and processing on SAP
Stocking policy analysis and management on SAP, Excel and GIM
Ensure continuity of supply and proactively manage risks to fulfilment.
Lead tendering exercises and contract negotiations.
Supporting central procurement team with purchase order creation when necessary
Expediting
Understands / experienced with Incoterms
Supplier Management
Assess and evaluate suppliers; conduct performance reviews.
Drive supplier development and cost reduction initiatives.
Supplier Relationship Management with Key Supplier
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate cross-functionally to support the needs of the business (e.g. Sales team, Finance, Warehouse team)
Communicate procurement insights and risks to relevant teams.
Process & Compliance
Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
Ensure adherence to company purchasing policies, taking a process driven and best practice approach
Creation of standard operating procedures (SOP), to reduce risk and enable visibility and compliance.
Support onboarding and pre-qualification of new suppliers, including risk assessments and compliance checks.
Qualifications
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience in procurement within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong negotiation skills.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Analytically minded with intermediate or above excel skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable Qualifications
CIPS Level 4 or above (working towards MCIPS preferred).
Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering (or equivalent)
Additional information
We offer:
Competitive basic salary
Annual bonus
Contributory pension, life assurance and income protection insurance
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Buy/sell holidays
Retail, travel and leisure discounts
Employee assistance programme
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
Hybrid working available.
Occasional travel to supplier sites and project locations.
Free onsite parking
Friendly working environment
Quarterly team lunches
Gallons of free tea, coffee and hot chocolate
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