Strategic Production Buyer - Warwickshire, United Kingdom - Precision People

Precision People

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Warwickshire, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Strategic Production Buyer

Location:
Warwickshire

Hours:
Full time, permanent contract

Salary: 45,000-50,000 dependant on experience

A large and reputable manufacturer based in Warwickshire is looking for an experienced Strategic Production Buyer to join their project team.

Due to expansion the company is looking for an individual with strategic buying experience to work alongside the Production Manager on a project to manufacture complex components within the automotive industry.

The role of Strategic Production Buyer will rely on the ability to build strong lasting relationships with suppliers catering for the production of high performance motors and integrated power electronics.

Main responsibilities:

Working with the Supplier Development function, create a bidders list for each commodity and develop an RFI and RFQ documents and processes
Prepare comparisons and recommendations of recommended sources
Analyse supplier quotations and proposals, using QAF (Quotation Analysis Form) if appropriate
Participate in establishing a model LTA (Long Term [supplier] Agreement)
Set up sourced items in Sage 200 ERP system enabling production orders to be issued correctly
Fully support NPI (New Product Introduction) activities, addressing prototype and preproduction component supply with makelikeproduction sources
Maintain and report supply chain KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
Plan and maintain an ongoing supply chain improvement process employing tools such as VA/VE or periodic benchmarking
Proactively support the roadmap to achieving required accreditations such as IATF16949, ISO26262 and ISO1400

To be considered for this role:

Full Membership or Chartered Membership of CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) or equivalent
Experience production / strategic purchasing in a quality manufacturing environment
Demonstrable experience ERP System such as Sage or SAP
Proven track record of influencing decision making in terms of design for manufacture through long term supplier relationships
Excellent communication skills
Working knowledge of supply contracts and incorporation of Terms & Conditions of Purchase
Full UK Driving License
Availability to travel within the UK and overseas as required to support business needs