Operational Buyer - Llantrisant, United Kingdom - PerkinElmer

PerkinElmer
PerkinElmer
Verified Company
Llantrisant, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Purpose:


  • As a member of the supply chain team, you will be responsible for procuring material to production requirements (MRP schedule) whilst following the Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Service (QCDS) principles. Providing a liaison between Perkin Elmer and its supplier base, developing existing supplier relationships and reducing costs whilst ensuring on time deliveries.
  • Responsible for commercial decisions within the Perkin Elmer supply chain, both within project teams and on a day to day basis whilst liaising with quality / engineering departments.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Contract Negotiations. Creation of price and supply contracts in association with the relevant tactical buyer, generation of PPV through price negotiations. Bench marking of existing supplier performance against potential suppliers in the market through comparative analysis. Investigation of lower cost markets, Eastern Europe and Asia for potential supply.
  • Order Creation / Management. Create purchase orders to MRP schedules within SAP. Maintain order integrity during period of purchase order, responsible for maintenance of delivery date, price, lead time etc.
  • Expedite. Analysis of delivery schedules and progression of overdue purchase orders to ensure on time deliveries. Liaise with production control department to ensure flow of information regarding deliveries.
  • Supplier Development. Development of existing suppliers, activities to include on time delivery adherence (Class A program), supplier quality development and delivery programmes (Lean Replenishment System, Direct Line Feed, Vendor Managed Inventory etc).
  • Inventory Management. Record inventory on a weekly basis, prepare and implement inventory reduction plans and analyse existing inventory for material obsolescent. Implementations of last time buy procedures and categorisation of material for obsolete status.
  • Data Collection / Presentation. Collate information on supply chain activities and Leadership Operational Review objectives. Present performance against objectives to management team on a weekly basis.
  • Supplier Transition Projects. Identify and participate in suppler transition project to identify new opportunities for PE.
  • Vendor Rationalisation. Identification of nonstrategic and poor performing vendors. Working with the project buyer to create and improvement / exit plan.
  • Budget Control. Working closely with the accounts department to ensure standard costs are maintained and updated in a timely manner. Advising of changes in standard cost following cost reduction / increase and creation of new materials.
  • Buddy Partner. Working with a team member within the purchasing department to establish a clear understanding of their workload, to include job sharing during two weeks of the year. During vacation or sickness periods responsible for team member duties, to include day to day tasks and project management. Where necessary responsible for delegating workload in order to complete tasks to deadlines.
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Education / Work Experience. Bachelors Degree, preferably within business related discipline and minimum of 2-5 years experience within purchasing / supply chain role. Working knowledge of S.A.P. preferable. Good understanding of Microsoft office is required to assist in day to day duties. Understanding of low volume purchasing would be of benefit.
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Customer Focus. Demonstrates ability to work within a team environment serving both internal and external customers requirements. Demonstrates interest in problems and works to provide exceptional service to provide resolutions to these problems.
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Teamwork. Contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of cooperation, pride, trust and group identity; demonstrates and understanding of broad operational and customer service goals and works effectively with others to achieve goals; Demonstrates ability to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships across a broad range of people and groups. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of different people in different situations; is tactful, compassionate and sensitive, and treats others with respect; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Seeks the advice/counsel of supervisor or other managers as appropriate
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Decision Making / Problem Solving. Has the ability to collate information, analyse and make decisions based on experience and commercial judgement. Responsible for decision making that has significant impact on company performance and cash flow. Makes decisions under pressure and to tight deadlines. Demonstrates a flexible and positive attitude towards problem solving. Can recommend new techniques and approaches to problem solving, however knows when to consult members of the team for support and advice.
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Communication Skills. D
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