- Proactively review and enhance systems and procedures.
- Align purchasing activities to meet operational objectives, timelines, and budgets.
- Lead in securing quality suppliers, ensuring technical compliance, price, delivery, and quality targets are met.
- Manage supplier relationships to achieve cost, delivery, schedule, and quality objectives.
- Develop and maintain suitable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Enforce procurement best practices.
- Manage Approved Supplier Base, fostering strong relationships.
- Monitor supplier performance, including cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
- Optimize 'just in time' material and services supply.
- Ensure cost and cash controls support business needs.
- Undertake purchase ordering using the company ERP system (Epicor).
- Ensure activities align with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, and environmental policies.
- Pursue self-development and attend training programs.
- Uphold and enforce company standards and best practices.
- Previous technical purchasing experience in manufacturing engineering.
- Proven track record in supplier management and continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably EPICOR.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Understanding of design, engineering, and manufacturing processes.
- Adaptability to a fast-evolving environment and flexible working hours.
- Valid UK driving license.
- Minimum formal qualification in Engineering.
- Experience with EPICOR ERP.
- Experience in lean process implementation.
- Understanding of nuclear quality requirements.
- CIPS qualification.
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Description
Job Title: Buyer / Procurement Specialist
Location: Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45, Friday 08:00 - 12:30
Salary: £34,000 per annum
Purpose of the Role:
As a Buyer / Procurement Specialist your role is pivotal in supporting the ongoing achievement of company operational objectives. You will drive continuous improvement in systems and procedures, ensuring optimal procurement practices. Your primary focus will be on securing quality suppliers for materials, components, and indirect spend, while maximizing benefits for the company.
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If you believe you possess the necessary skills and experience for this role, please submit your application NOW
We are looking to get this role filled quickly with interviews taking place by next week
