Buyer/Expeditor
Job Purpose:
The Buyer/Expeditor is responsible for purchasing and ensuring accurate and timely deliveries of purchased materials, components, and services required for the manufacturing and maintenance of traffic systems. This role is crucial in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of high-quality supplies to meet production and hire depot needs.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing:
* Ensure all purchase orders are placed, acknowledged and confirmed delivery dates recorded within Sage 200, and continually updated accordingly.
* Interpret MRP suggestions and raise logical purchase orders based on such.
* Process requisitions from manufacturing and wider group, accurately and efficiently raising purchase orders.
* Use Excel to proactively forecast and process purchase orders based on manufacturing plans, BoMs, usage, and inventory levels.
* Proactively track deliveries and ensure all delivery dates are recorded/revised.
* Attend manufacturing meetings and provide delivery information/capture future requirements.
* Create and maintain accurate part numbers for all purchased items.
* Support stores with goods receipting queries.
* Support implementation of inventory control strategies to avoid stockouts and excess inventory.
* Monitor inventory levels to optimise stock and minimise costs.
* Collaborate with manufacturing and warehouse teams to address any discrepancies.
Procurement:
* Support the implementation of category strategies and cost-saving initiatives.
* Prepare reports on purchasing activities, including costs, supplier performance, and inventory levels as required.
* Support sourcing activities where required.
* Resolve any issues promptly, escalating to the Procurement Manager where necessary.
Skills and Competencies
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, putting in the extra mile when required.
* Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate delivery date and inventory management support.
* Problem-solving skills to resolve supply chain issues and negotiate favourable terms as required.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Proficiency in Excel, procurement software and MRP systems.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
* Strong communication skills.
* Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices.
Desirable:
* CIPS / Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
* 2+ years of experience in expediting, purchasing or procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment which included delivery date management.
* Understanding of quality control standards and procedures.
Reporting to: Group Procurement Manager