Buyer - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Biochrom

Biochrom

Verified Company

Cambridge, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Company Overview
Biochrom is part of Harvard Bioscience (HBIO), a global business providing life science, laboratory apparatus worldwide.

This role will be part of the Supply Chain Function, is based in Waterbeach (Cambridge), and will report to the Supply Chain Initiatives Manager -Europe.

Requirement of Our Buyer

Relevant purchasing background UK and International knowledge

- knowledge of MRP systems

Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively work with different disciplines to achieve the team goal
Ability of working on own with minimum supervision
High levels of tenacity
Strong, demonstrable negotiating skills
Demonstrable / Proven ability of forming and maintaining successful supplier relationships
Demonstrable problem solving skills, able to rationally determine the best course of action
Some knowledge of data gathering and analysis would be beneficial
Customer focused approach, always ensuring maximum business value, including Quality, service and cost parameters

Responsibilities of Our Buyer

Manage and maintain current MRP system with current and accurate data
Ensure material and product requirements are met through effective procurement activity, utilising the relevant business system as appropriate
Develop and manage shortage report and expediting system to ensure the timely arrival of products and material to meet the business requirements
To control inventory to best in class benchmarking. Support initiatives to optimise inventory levels.
To manage costs of material and products ensuring best value to the business
Develop strong working relationships with all suppliers ensuring they are aware of business objectives
Assist in the review and development of effective, lean practices and processes.
Manage suppliers through effective vendor rating and performance management systems
Ensure all Purchase Orders are maintained to provide supplier acknowledgement details and latest availability information to the business.
Ensure all leadtime information is reviewed and updated as appropriate
Support achieving best value for the business on all indirect procurement activities.
To support the provision of data as it relates to Purchasing and other business areas.
To champion best Procurement practices and reduce instances of "rogue" purchasing.
Assist in the successful completion of business audits ensuring nonconformances are minimised.