Buyer - Doncaster, United Kingdom - Schenck Process

Schenck Process
Schenck Process
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Doncaster, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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We make processes work to make life easier and better That is our claim and the core of everything we do.

More than 140 years of experience and a strong brand stand behind the name Schenck Process.

As one of the world's leading companies in the field of applied measurement and process technology, we work every day to develop new innovative solutions and sustainable process technologies for a wide range of industries.

Are you looking for complex tasks and exciting challenges in a highly international environment? Then you have come to the right place Our open and collaborative corporate culture allows you to develop freely, contribute your individual strengths and grow together with us.

Your responsibilities


Responsibilities:


  • Procurement of parts and services using the ERP system.
  • Ensure components are available for production and spares as required.
  • Ensure all purchases conform to specification.
  • Reduce total procurement costs to a minimum.
  • Keep inventory to lowest level possible commensurate with the operational needs of the business.
  • Develop and maintain a supplier base consistent with the above aims.
  • To deputise for other Buyers or the department manager in their absence or as required.
  • Raise and administer purchase orders to ensure ontime, lowest cost supply of goods and services to meet the Production plan(s) and spare parts delivery dates
  • Monitor master data quality (as it relates to purchasing process) and work with others to correct errors and maintain the integrity of our ERP Master Data
  • Vendors, materials
  • Secure and report savings, cost reductions achieved and secured during the purchasing process
  • Ensure efficient and effective 2way flow of purchase order information across the supply chain stakeholders
  • Production, S&P Solutions, Engineering and Vendors
  • Ensure compliance with short and long term purchasing and inventory strategy
  • Provide support for spend category sourcing reviews
  • Planned and adhoc expediting of goods and services to meet the required delivery date(s)
  • Participate in the regular monitoring and reporting of supplier DIFOT and quality performance, including the processing of any QA documentation
  • Ensure timely resolution of invoice queries and follow up on outstanding invoices
  • Meet cost reduction / savings targets through proactive negotiation of pricing with suppliers to meet or better the estimated cost
  • Report cost reductions, savings achieved
  • Support the weekly reporting of forecast delivery dates / detail for open purchase orders
  • Participate in the twice weekly production meetings so that the production and procurement plans remain aligned ie; parts delivered ontime
  • Aligning the purchasing process to meet target inventory levels for collective parts
  • Coordinate internal material movement requiring sub contract processing

Key Areas:

  • Operations Teams
  • Engineering Team.
  • Manufacturing Team.
  • Projects Team
  • Suppliers

Current Goal - KPI's:

  • Goods, and/or services consistently available to meet the production plan and spare parts delivery dates
  • The cycletime for conversion of requisitions to purchase orders actual vs target
  • Delivery performance of key suppliers
  • Timely capture and reporting of purchasingrelated savings
  • Performance against agreed service levels
  • Compliance with relevant legislation and PUK policy, procedures and business rules
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively work with and influence relevant PUK stakeholders

Skills and Attributes:

  • Qualifications in Materials Management / Supply Chain
  • Minimum 3 years in same/equivalent position
  • Fully capable operating an MRP/ERP system
  • Ability to organize data and compile / publish data and reports in Microsoft suite particularly Excel
  • High level of proficiency setting up BOMs, managing projects and interpreting technical drawings
  • Proven experience in low cost country sourcing
  • Leading meetings with vendors and provide feedback to internal customers
  • Focus on teamwork and strives to become part of a high performing team
  • Your qualifications


  • Schenck Process

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Unit 6-9 Railway Court, Off Ten Pound Walk, Doncaster, United Kingdom
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