Indirect Buyer - Kent, United Kingdom - Cordius

Cordius

Verified Company

Kent, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Cordius are working with a market leader in the Aerospace and Military industries based in Whitstable, Kent.

They are a leading global interconnect Fortune 500 specialist company, who are continuing to grow and significantly invest in the future.

They are looking for an Indirect Buyer to provide support to the business.

Hours:
Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm and Friday 8am to 1.30pm

Purpose of the role:

Responsible for all aspects of procurement activity associated with procuring a designated range of materials, capital goods and site services at optimum cost to ensure the smooth running of the site and supporting the production facility.

Estimated annual spend of £3-4M.

Duties and responsibilities:

Work under the Purchasing Manager, focusing primarily on procurement for the site's expenses, both revenue and capital.
Handle both strategic and operational purchasing tasks.
Act as the main point of contact for noninventory purchases.
Regularly review all site purchasing requisitions and contracts to ensure costefficiency and continuous improvement.
Create daily purchase orders that ensure quality, timely delivery, and meet company budgetary constraints.
Oversee the VMI system, identify areas for enhancement, and maintain product availability.
Manage supplier relationships and ensure delivery commitments are met.
Proactively collaborate with suppliers to address issues and identify potential development opportunities.
Maintain the ERP system, following best practices for noninventory parts control.
Coordinate with departments like Production, Quality, Operations, and Engineering to ensure quality and service level standards are met.
Put in place strategic procurement projects to enhance service levels and realize cost savings.
Establish key supplier performance metrics and reporting systems.
Create a list of approved suppliers for noninventory goods and services.
Manage the tender and negotiation process for new contracts and renewals.

Essential Criteria

Experience

At least 3 years in an indirect purchasing role
Negotiating and managing contracts
Managing supplier performance
Communicating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Working with KPI's

Skills & Competencies

Analytical skills
Problem solver
Managing requisitions and purchase orders through an ERP system
Strong negotiator

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications

CIPS level 4 or above

Experience

Indirect purchasing in a manufacturing environment

Benefits:

Company pension scheme with up to 6% contribution
Life assurance and income protection

hours holiday

Should you feel suitable for the role or wish to pursue similar roles in the area, please don't hesitate to contact Anna at Cordius - Derby on