Description
Raymarine is a world leader in marine electronics, We design, develop, and manufacture cutting-edge products for the boating industry such as such as Radars, Multifunctional Displays and Thermal Cameras.
The role is based in our headquarters and design and development centre in Fareham UK and the majority of this role is focused on supporting the development and introduction of new marine electronics products.
As Senior Buyer, you will be part of the Direct Procurement team. You will be responsible for strategic sourcing which includes; managing the commercial, technical, and quality aspects of supplier selection, new part introduction, supplier production process qualification, quality, cost negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
You will love this job if you want to be part of world class marine electronics innovation, have a passion for achieving best value and you enjoy working in cross functional teams.
Duties & Responsibilities
Sourcing strategy & Supplier performance
1. Define commodity strategies ensuring technology roadmap, New product cost and schedule requirements are satisfied and supply security maintained.
2. Select, evaluate and approve new suppliers to meet current and future project and business requirements.
3. Monitor supplier performance and drive improvement.
4. Manage supplier relationships and supplier development.
5. Provide escalation path for manufacturing sites and planners if supplier performance does not meet requirements.
New product introduction
6. Manage the introduction of new parts into the supply chain to meet cost, quality and project schedule requirements. Negotiate costs, manage supplier related project schedules and ensure supplier implements qualified production processes. Deliver the supply chain requirements of the new product introduction process within tight deadlines.
7. Manage early supplier involvement activities including Design for cost and quality and use knowledge to influence the direction of new designs.
Risk Management, Mitigation & supply security
8. Regularly assess risk in the supply chain including environmental, social, governance, supply, financial, geopolitical, quality and ethical risks.
9. Define and implement risk mitigation plans to address intolerable risks.
10. Monitor supply security and implement actions as necessary to protect and secure supply.
11. Project manage supplier resourcing projects where supply security necessitates change.
Cost & Commercials
12. Implement, maintain and police contractual agreements and statements of work where appropriate to protect the interests of Raymarine.
13. Apply commodity knowledge and production expertise to reduce cost, cycle time and drive efficiencies though the supply chain.
14. Deliver negotiated cost reductions on existing materials to provide margin improvement.
15. Drive value engineering projects to reduce cost where appropriate.
Quality
16. Responsible for all aspects of supplier quality including:Supplier quality performance measurement and reporting to senior managementResolve quality issues quickly and effectivelyDrive proactive quality improvement activities in supply chain
17. Manage compliance requirements associated with responsible commodities such as ROHS, REACH & other relevant country supply chain related environmental legislation.
Change management
18. Manage supplier implementation of engineering changes for responsible commodities and products.
To be ready to take on this role we would love if you have
19. Extensive experience managing supplier selection and new product introduction within an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment
20. Significant experience managing relationships across cultural and geographic boundaries and must be willing to travel
21. Direct experience in negotiating contracts and commercial agreements
22. Detailed understanding of the design requirements and manufacturing processes and global industry knowledge responsible commodities
23. In-depth knowledge of Six-sigma, SPC, Lean manufacturing principles
24. Capability to solve problems with third parties in a timely cost effective manner
25. Strong ability to multi task in a fast paced environment
Education & Skills
26. Higher Education qualification in relevant engineering discipline preferred with strong desire to work in procurement and supply chain management
27. Or Business related qualification with strong interest in engineering & technical aspects of supplier management
28. Chartered institute of purchasing and supply qualifications considered an advantage
29. Must be competent in Excel
30. Must be fluent in English, both verbal and written
What Raymarine offers you
31. Opportunity to develop your career with one of the leading marine electronics companies
32. At Raymarine, you have a unique opportunity to experience how cutting-edge R&D, software and hardware development come together under one roof
33. Friendly culture with a focus on collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity
34. A fair compensation structure and benefits
35. Onsite subsidised canteen
36. My Teledyne Benefits – discounts
37. Electric Vehicle Scheme
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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