Senior Buyer - Leeds, United Kingdom - Zenith People LTD

Zenith People LTD
Zenith People LTD
Verified Company
Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Responsibilities:


  • Responsible for the business supplier assessment & selection process.
  • Develop innovative supplier partnerships to create a robust supply chain
  • Review current supply base to ensure "fit for purpose" against strategic objectives
  • Management of Supply Chain activities related to NPD and Engineering changes
  • Conduct research on potential suppliers and industry trends and identify and recommend potential suppliers
  • Evaluate bids and selects suppliers
  • Purchase and issues purchase orders for parts, equipment, and materials
  • Conduct supplier site visits and evaluate current and potential suppliers
  • Implement Purchasing/Supplier Scorecard to monitor & report on supplier performance to compliment business objectives on cost, quality, delivery Inventory
  • Lead Supplier Development and Improvement initiatives
  • Manage tactical escalation of supplier issues across the group
  • Identify areas of risk in the supply chain, effectively prioritise, develop and implement plans to mitigate such risks
  • Conduct logistic analysis to determine most costeffective, efficient modes and methods with both suppliers and customers
  • Monitor and report Purchase Price Index (PPI) to create and implement improvement plans across the business
  • Maximise the payment terms with suppliers to improve cash retention
  • Work with R&D/Engineering to understand product trends and technology & material requirements
  • Carry out internal audits to ensure compliance with existing Environmental, Health and Safety and TS Standards/Legislation
Person Specification

  • Proven skills in Supply Chain Management, Supplier Development & Advanced purchasing
  • Professional qualification in Purchasing or Supply (such as CIPS) or a relevant business degree
  • Excellent leadership, management and technical skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Excellent communication skills, motivation and a high level of personal responsibility
  • Able to lead and work as part of a team
  • Good working knowledge of Materials MRP/ERP Systems
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