Buyer
Northumberland
Competitive salary
Jackson Hogg Procurement are pleased to be partnering with an electronics manufacturer in Northumberland on the appointment of a Buyer to join their procurement team. This is a full time and permanent role and can offer a competitive salary and package.
Working in a team of 7, this Buyer will be responsible for direct components and manage a small global supplier base. Due to this, experience in purchasing electronic components would be desirable.
This is predominantly an on site role but with flexibility offered on working hours. Following completion of probationary period, there will be the option to work from home 1 day per week. Hours can be flexible Monday to Thursday with start times between 07:30-09:30 and Friday hours are set at 08:00-13:00.
Benefits include; performance related pay scheme, funded health cash plan, 25 days holiday + bank holidays + a special occasion day everyone is invited to make use of (effectively an additional paid day off), pension scheme, flex working, health and wellbeing initiatives as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.
The Role:
* Regularly review Purchasing MRP exceptions and place orders with approved distributors, manufacturers and sub-contractors as appropriate
* Purchase for best price commensurate with quality, availability and specification and minimising the stock holding whilst optimising the cost of purchase
* Obtain quotes and progress orders for production products and consumables set up on the system database
* Administer vendor rating system and advise on supplier approval and un-approval also recommending new suppliers for approval
* Regularly review overdue and late acknowledgement report and action as appropriate
* Manage Open PO reports to ensure current delivery schedules are on track or require expediting/deferring
* Assist in the development and implementation of robust procurement strategies to support the business goals
* Optimise MRP and Project Management as required
* Interface with Engineering to ensure support to new product introduction (NPI)
* Benchmark current supply base to prove cost/quality competitiveness
* Assist in the introduction & development of an effective vendor assessment programme
* Support the management of systems that will effectively monitor and manage correct inventory levels
* Negotiate contracts with current/new supply base and issue long term agreements to successful vendors
* Support cost down activities across all areas of organization including make or buy and non-production items
* Develop commodity business activity plans in line with agreed targets on cost reduction, quality and delivery
Person Specification:
* You must have experience of working as a Buyer in a high-volume manufacturing company.
* Some experience within SAP or very strong understanding of a similar MRP is essential
* You will have good negotiation, problem solving, organisation and planning skills to deal with problems and find solutions.
* Ideally a minimum of 5 years’ experience in purchasing, with an understanding of electronic components
* Comfortable reporting against KPIs and able to articulate complex thought processes.
This is an urgent hire so early application is highly recommended. For more information, please contact Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead | Procurement at Jackson Hogg