Commodity Buyer - Rugby, United Kingdom - GE Power Portfolio

GE Power Portfolio

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Rugby, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Description Summary:

At GE Power Conversion UK Ltd we have a steeped heritage in design and manufacture of complex electrical motors and generators serving customers around the globe in a wide range of sectors such as Marine, Industry, and Naval.

Role Summary.

Working cross-functionally within the Rotating Machines business (RMR) and Systems Engineering the operational Buyer is responsible for full R2i Purchasing process for commodities/families including (but not limited to) raw materials, services, sub-con, off the shelf, and logistics.

Responsibilities.

Execute across the purchase base, with full accountability for meeting deflation (savings), usage, cash and preferred supplier targets, limiting/ mitigating erosions. (overspends)
Ensure business compliance is followed, authorisations, processes, controls.
Own the daytoday execution of the transactional procurement process including approving, converting purchase requisitions/Eng requirements into purchase orders. Managing purchase orders, expediting, supplier monitoring, delivery schedules (NCR's/Invoice Queries etc)
Manage Engineering changes on open orders within the supply chain.
Manage the operational relationship with suppliers.
Optimize inventory and process improvements.
Identify review and propose new suppliers.
Support escalation issues for invoice payment issue resolution.

Qualifications / Requirements.

CIPS (desirable, not essential).
Good level of exposure and relevant experience within transactional purchasing (SAP), expediting, supply chain management. (manufacturing / engineering background preferred)
Ability to understand purchasing contract legal terms and chair negotiations.
Ability to review understand engineering requirements and cost/budget subcon manufacture.
Ability to read and interpret BOM's and technical drawings, statements of work.
Ability and willingness to travel if required.
Efficient with SAP and AP systems. (MRP)

Desired Characteristics;

Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
PC and database proficiency.
Strong oral and written communication skills. (negotiations)
Strong interpersonal and Influencing skills,
Analytic capabilities and operating rigor.
Handson and ability to handle multiple priorities in a high demanding environment.
Crossfunctional openness and Teamplayer attitude.

Flexible can do attitude.

Additional Information:

Relocation Assistance Provided:
No