The Senior Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services to meet the organisation's operational needs. A proactive approach with strong negotiation skills and a keen eye for market trends is required to contribute to our strategic procurement objectives and drive cost-effective solutions. It is a fast-paced, growth environment that requires optimisation of supply chain efficiency. The Buyer will assist with a wide range of duties within the Purchasing function.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate Purchase Requisitions, Raise Purchase Orders and monitor supplier delivery dates. Communicate any risks/issues to the Procurement Lead and work to resolve.
2. Expedite urgent and outstanding orders to support Production and ensure Delivery target of >98% is achieved.
3. Develop effective relations with Teledyne CML Composites suppliers, partners, and stakeholders.
4. Handle all purchasing projects as required and identified by the Procurement Manager, including site services, Production Composites Materials, Machined metallics, and other general commodities on an international supply chain.
5. Purchase goods and services at the best Cost/Quality/Lead Time.
6. Perform administrative duties such as maintaining accurate computer files, filing quotes and purchase order duplicates, and keeping records of NDA/SDR and Vendor Assessments up to date.
7. Provide weekly task reports to the Procurement Manager.
8. Assist the Procurement Lead in developing supplier relationships and reducing inventory.
9. Participate in NPI activities for new projects.
10. Identify and implement cost-saving projects across direct and indirect spend.
11. Support new development projects and ongoing business growth.
12. Other duties as required, including:
* Complying fully with internal and external quality audits.
* Ensuring the wellbeing and Health & Safety of fellow workers.
* Working within the guidelines set out in the Teledyne CML Composites works procedure manual and the Quality Procedure Manual.
* Contributing to the future growth and profitability of Teledyne CML Composites.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge of MRP systems.
* CIPS/Degree in relevant subject.
* Experience in Aerospace and/or the Composites industry.
* Experience with Composite Raw Materials.
* Hardworking, enthusiastic, flexible team player, able to use own initiative.
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity, and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
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