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Are you a Buyer with exposure to manufacturing and a track record of delivering results with a value for money approach?
Are you looking to work for a long standing tier one Aerospace supplier where you can make a direct impact and have your skills invested in? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
The responsibilities of a Buyer are as follows:
* To help improve OTIF performance
* Resolve supply chain bottlenecks
* Raise POs and liaise with suppliers
* To help internal process improvement to enable efficiency within the department
* Calculate, track and measure results to drive continuous improvement, recognising the true cost of both direct and indirect procurement using KPI’s
* Develop and implement supplier and commodity strategies that drive sustainable improvements in overall supply chain performance.
* Maintain close relationships with internal functions including but not limited to procurement, operations, production, and design engineering
* Ensure all commercial terms are reviewed and updated on the ERP system
* Protect the commercial position of the company at all times
To fulfil these responsibilities of Buyer you will have the following skills/experience:
* Professional qualification in purchasing (CIPS / MCIPS) – degree qualified or equivalent
* Operational supply chain/procurement experience within a manufacturing/engineering environment ideally in a high compliance industry (Aerospace preferred)
* Proven track record of delivering results
* Excellent supplier relationship and negotiation skills
* Knowledge and experience of ERP / MRP systems
* Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
* Be prepared to travel overseas when necessary
* Hold a clean driving licence as supplier visits will be essential
The successful Buyer will be offered the opportunity to join a world-class organisation occupying a challenging, autonomous role. You will make a big impact in a dynamic multi-billion-pound turnover corporation. You will join an organisation and be given the ability to shape best practices across an international supply chain enjoying a varied, exciting role that will challenge your supply chain and procurement capability.
If you are a buyer who is looking for a new challenge, please send us a copy of your CV and on of our specialist recruiters will respond ASAP
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