- Dynamic, bold and entrepreneurial characteristics.
- A tenacious and creative approach to supplier negotiations.
- Innovative, entrepreneurial and comfortable challenging the status-quo.
- Commercially focussed and results orientated.
- A passion for customer service and P&L improvement.
- Strong communication skills to strengthen supply chain relationships.
- A team player capable of working on their own initiative.
- Microsoft Software, such as Excel and Outlook.
- CIPS or similar qualifications preferred but not essential.
- A track record of consistently exceeding commercial targets.
- Experienced with business development and/or commercial tasks.
- Comfortable with lean management tools and culture.
Commercial Buyer - Swindon, United Kingdom - Perfect Candidate
Description
Job Description
PERFECT CANDIDATE are pleased to be working with a global supplier of niche electrical-mechanical solutions to sectors such as Aerospace, Defence, Rail, Medical, Automotive and Motorsport.
THE ROLE
You will work alongside sales to pro-actively diversify the supply chain and negotiate commercial terms which benefit customers. You will lead price negotiating and co-ordinate strategic purchases at the front-end of the purchasing department. This will include the ability to deliver customer service and cost savings through smart inventory management and strategic purchasing decisions.
MAIN DUTIES
Buying and Delivery:
• Dynamically negotiate supplier costs and enable more competitive pricing.
• Develop supplier relationships.
• Assist sales with obtaining best commercial position for larger project bids.
• Ensure orders to suppliers enable shipments on-time and in-full.
• Work with sales to establish accurate forecasting requirements for purchasing.
• Analyse and achieve pack size optimisation to establish a best-in-class responsiveness to customers and cost savings.
• Analysis of data to ensure efficient stocking policies deliver commercial benefits. Including ownership and introduction of new stocked parts.
Supplier & Product Management:
• Analysis of reporting metrics to manage the external supply base.
• Point of contact on behalf of the purchase team for certain commodities.
• Support the introduction of new products from existing and new suppliers.
Data Maintenance:
• Placing purchase orders to ensure the inventory is kept at optimum levels.
• Maintain supplier price agreements, assist with supplier negotiations & communicating changes where appropriate.
• Ensure ERP data is kept updated and maintained to the highest standard.
Lean Management:
• Develop and leverage lean principles and digital solutions to continuously improve process and system efficiencies.
• An advocate for change; to perform other reasonable duties that may be required.
ABOUT YOU
EDUCATION AND SUCCESSES