MPI are looking for a permanent Buyer in Southend
Location: Based in Southend
Salary: £35,000 per year
Department: Purchasing
Main Responsibilities & Duties
* Purchasing a wide range of aircraft parts and materials in-line with operational procedures.
* The timely placement/fulfilment of purchase orders (PR-POs) and delivery of parts in-line with operational requirements (MR).
* Resolving and investigating Supply Chain errors and examining via root cause analysis.
* Ensuring the highest level of service is provided and maintained for both internal and external Suppliers.
* Ensuring parts and materials are purchased at the most competitive price.
* Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for materials purchasing and ensuring these are understood.
* To carry out a comprehensive review of the Purchasing function and its methodology and identify and suggest operational improvements for approval by the Line Manager.
* Identify new sources including discount structures and volume rebates and maintain Price Lists (MPLs).
* Responsible for monitoring, on a daily basis, or from time-time; shipments arriving from outside the UK, on a monthly basis the MSS data reports and for ensuring a system is in place to address any queries raised by HMRC Customs and Excise.
* Ensuring that information which is incorrect is rectified within 2 months as directed by HMRC Customs and Excise.
* Creating quarterly Inward Processing Reports (IPR) for HMRC Customs and Excise including additional information if required.
* Ensuring the correct incoming information and export licenced is used prior to controlled exports (Military) being shipped and providing an annually report.
* Ensure stock/inventory is carried out and yearly stock takes reports meet business requirements.
* Control RTP (Return to Parts) Material to demand, manage donors units and service exchanges through the WIP cycle.
* Control of consignment stock both at IMRO and consignment’s out at consignee’s premises.
* Attend and promote IMRO at key events, i.e., trade shows and quarterly business (QBRs) reviews with key Suppliers to ensure adherence to SRM process.
* Work with suppliers and internal departments providing daily continuity, feedback, and updates on open repairs.
* Administer business workflow through IMRO WMS system to completion to ensure these Supplier driven targets are achieved (MR-PR 5-days, 3-day for PR-PO for SLA).
* Administer and source from third-party provided marketplace such as ILS and Parts145 for approval.
* Effectively manage Supplier complaints. Help troubleshoot and manage Suppliers’ expectations.
* Provide feedback to the Supplier on non-compliant orders, relay technical information between the various stakeholders.
* Build and nurture Supplier Relationships, contact top-ten Suppliers monthly (MBR) as a minimum to drive Supplier satisfaction and growth through SRM.
* Gather market intelligence information from Suppliers on pricing, performance, and possible opportunities to improve and grow the business.
* Understand and feed into the commercial team Supplier intel on new opportunities and service requirements.
* Perform any other duties within your capabilities as directed by the Company and that of its leadership.
* Actively work towards IMRO Continual Improvement (CI) goals (ensure opportunities are logged with QMS), look for efficiency/system improvements monitor team compliance and promote/build training tools to support internal development.
* Work with the Business Development Manager and support new Supplier enquiries.
Qualifications Prerequisites
* A high level of Supplier Relationship Management services experience with focus of delivering value.
* Conscientious, confident and computer literate.
* Well organised and articulate.
* Excellent attention to detail skills.
* A good working knowledge of Industry, Databases and appropriate software packages which are used across IMRO.
Other Specifications
* Data analysis; analyse Supplier data, determine integrity and trends and generate insights to inform decisions for the relevant stakeholders
* Technical proficiency; expertise in using ERP/WMS/CRM platforms, Suppliers or otherwise, develop tools to automations and efficiency
* Strategic thinking; develop long-terms plans, based on market trends, industry insights and achieve business and Supplier goals and manage the relationship
* Communication; excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to explain complex concepts, scope clearly, lead training and support growth
* Leadership; be effective leader, drive my example, ensure buying and champion change
* Campaign management; drive commercial initiatives from start-end, work with other stakeholders to foster support to drive Supplier engagement and, thus yielding positive Supplier experience
* Cross-functional collaboration; work well with other stakeholders, ensure a collaborative culture is supported and ensure the business objectives are flown down to all levels
* Optimisation and Improvement; identity, implement methods of improving performance, strategy and streamline operation for efficiency and yield shareholder value.