Buyer - Swindon, United Kingdom - Storm Recruitment Ltd

Storm Recruitment Ltd

Verified Company

Swindon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job Title:
Buyer

Location:
Hungerford

Level: 4

Hours: 37.5

Salary:
£28,000 - £40,000 depending on experience

Purpose of the job:

Working in close collaboration with the Operations Team, to assess, qualify and on-board potential and existing suppliers; Solve supplier related quality, delivery, and cost issues, drive continuous improvement and develop supplier partnerships.

Ensure supplier related procedures and practices are in line with Global Purchasing guidelines.

Main duties & responsibilities:

Safety

Ensure and promote a safe work environment and safe working practices
Actively engage Safe behaviour programme

Supplier Management

Act as a single point of contact with the supplier and help coordinating supplier related activities within the company.
Monitor vendor rating system based on delivery, quality, pricing, responsiveness, and criticality.
Drive supplier ontime deliveries and supplier quality performance in line with nonforecast demand
Identify new suppliers, agree terms and negotiate supply agreements & contracts

Cost Efficiency

Develop and implement cost saving (PPV/OPEX) plans
Effectively control a direct spend budget for commodities
Actively participate in the continuous improvement of purchasing methods and drive down external spend.

Inventory

Maximise Kanban & Consignment methodology to increase quality and efficiency
Proactively assist with regulatory and company requirements for stock checks
Maintain accurate procurement conditions and other ERP information in a timely manner
Monitor usage trends and known estimated future sales to minimise stock holding & obsolescence
Assist in resolving goods inwards discrepancies

Supply Chain

Order placement and/or approval and MRP data management
Liaise with production staff and other internal parties
Present updates on new product introduction tasks, or other project requirements
Monitor new trends and regulations in the business and marketplace

Qualifications / Skills

Degree level qualification or equivalent in purchasing or supply chain (preferred)or equivalent experience
CIPS Level 4 or APICS
Strong problem solving and analysis skills
Experience of volume manufacturing (preferred)
Teamwork
Communication skills
Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
Attention to detail
Experience with MRP / ERP Systems

PLUS:

Any other relevant, reasonable ad hoc duties that may be requested

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£28,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Schedule: