Operational Buyer - Farnborough, United Kingdom - Barclay Meade

Barclay Meade
Barclay Meade
Verified Company
Farnborough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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A global manufacturing business require a Buyer.

Applicants need tactical procurement or buying experience, be familiar with MRP/ERP and be comfortable driving suppliers against tactical KPI metrics.

The Buyer will join a team of Buyers and Senior Buyer reporting into a Purchasing Manager. This team is responsible for the achievement of tactical purchasing objectives - driving suppliers against OTD/OTIF metrics.

Supplier management and procurement activityis closely linked to MRP/ERP triggers, and in the role the Buyer would work with UK and global suppliers - mechanical, electronic and raw materials.


Specific duties of the Buyer include:

  • Purchase order to management from placement, expediting and delivery
  • Supply Chain resilience and risk mitigation activities
  • Maintenance of inventory and procurement data within the MRP system
  • Supplier management against OTD/OTIF, development corrective action and improvement plans
  • Support Purchasing Manager in continuous improvement activity around MRP and supplier performance

Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

  • Purchasing experience as a Buyer, Senior Buyer or Junior Buyer
  • Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering business
  • MRP/ERP literate
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Analytical, problemsolving mindset
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