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Senior buyer : maternity cover

Snodland
K H Recruitment Limited
Buyer
Posted: 2 June
Offer description

XF0B7; Day to day management of direct reports, including TMS, appraisals and PDPs.
xF0B7; Assist in the implementation of category management approach.
xF0B7; Support with any site:specific requirements or group purchasing instructions as may be
required from time to time.
xF0B7; Manage the re:order points for spare parts, investigate and liaise with Engineering to ensure
correct stock quantities are maintained of suitable spares
xF0B7; Manage consignment stocks ensuring all settlements are carried out on a monthly cycle.
xF0B7; Manage the creation of material master data in SAP for spare parts
xF0B7; Source non:stock engineering parts
xF0B7; Record all cost savings in a departmental spreadsheet for audit purposes.
xF0B7; Ensure the SAP physical inventory checks are carried out daily and that 100 of inventory is
counted within each fiscal year evidenced by (MIDO) in SAP. Monitor and recount high value
differences, investigating as necessary to ensure a high level of stock accuracy is maintained.
xF0B7; Assist MRP Controller with any high value or priority purchases.
xF0B7; Ensure the central stores is compliant with Safety and Environmental rules and legislation
and that the operatives are fully trained and act at all times in a safe manner Ensuring safe
systems of work and risk assessment are regularly completed.
xF0B7; Develop and maintain good working relationships with the key internal and external
stakeholders to facilitate and develop cost saving strategies across all Mill departments
xF0B7; Provide stores cover for planned or unplanned machine shuts
xF0B7; Provide departmental cover as required.
xF0B7; Participate when required in training programmes as part of the annual appraisal process.
xF0B7; Attend and actively participate in team meetings.
xF0B7; Accept additional education / training as deemed necessary, as a result of new equipment
and/or changes in technology, in order to continue satisfactorily carrying out the role.
xF0B7; When requested, to be available for meetings/projects/working away for short
periods of time, which may include occasional overnight trips
xF0B7; Monitor and assess all Operations / procedures, and when required assist in updating /
improvements.

Person Specification :
xF0B7; Highly motivated, analytical with excellent purchasing experience to include good
negotiating and communication skills.
xF0B7; Strong management skills to lead the small team and gain support from all departmental
managers for purchasing activities.
xF0B7; Experience of using SAP with a sound knowledge of MRP
xF0B7; Flexible and not work time orientated
Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications
xF0B7; Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply at level 4 or above
xF0B7; Extensive experience in a supervisory purchasing role preferably within a manufacturing
or heavy engineering environment
xF0B7; Excellent SAP MM experience within a purchasing role and with excellent troubleshooting
mentality
xF0B7; Experienced negotiator with a proven track record of cost reduction initiatives.
xF0B7; Category Management experience is preferred but not essential
xF0B7; Ability to manage a tender process.
Skill and Qualities
xF0B7; Strong Leadership
xF0B7; SAP
xF0B7; Motivation
xF0B7; Ethical behaviour
xF0B7; Teamwork
xF0B7; Travel friendly
xF0B7; Flexibility
xF0B7; Negotiating
xF0B7; IT Literacy (word, excel)
xF0B7; Analytical skills
xF0B7; Commercially aware (contracts)
xF0B7; Proactive approach to working and supervision
xF0B7; Target setting

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