Buyer - Eastbourne, United Kingdom - Viking Pump Hygienic Ltd

Description

SCOPE

The Buyer is responsible for all of Viking Pump Hygienic Ltd direct and indirect purchasing in line with the business objectives.

With responsibility for an expenditure of over £3M in direct materials, the Buyer will utilise strong negotiation and decision-making skills and ensure timely delivery of materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ KEY RESULT AREAS
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Purchasing

• Raise Purchase orders for supply of inventory parts and other services/ expensed items.

Manage MRP messages. Source new parts negotiate pricing.

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Expedite:

• Maintain "On Time Delivery", with regular supplier "check ins". Ensure system dates are kept updated and any delays or concerns are escalated and communicated to the appropriate departments.

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Supplier Management:

• Evaluate and appraise new and existing suppliers. Maintain supplier relationships and develop systems within the supply chain.

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MRP Materials Planning:

• Continually review stocking quantities in MRP system. Update and maintain Branch Plant settings, develop forecasts.

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Cost Management:

• Routinely assess supplier pricing to identify opportunities for price reductions through increased batch savings, resourcing, value engineering and negotiation.
• Support the finance department with Supplier Invoice queries.

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Work Orders:

• Manage MRP messages and raise internal work orders for assemblies, rework, and modifications.

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Outsourcing

• In coordination with the Shop floor Coordinator, plan, create and expedite Orders and documentation for Outside Processing, including the transportation.

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Shipping

• Issue Import instructions for oversea Import Transactions, maintain records.

Support the Shipping & Service Coordinator with the booking if couriers.
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Analyseand provide feedback for identified procurement problems. Implement corrective action or changes where necessary in order to minimise any detrimental effects on the business.

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DCN:

• Support Engineering with communication of drawing changes to suppliers.

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Maintain company KPI performance:

• The Buyer has significant influence and control over Sales, OTD, stock turns, Past Dues, working capital, EOZ and PBIT

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Inventory:

• Work with Production Engineering, stores, shop floor supervisor and suppliers to manage and optimise storage space. Investigate stock queries and manage the company's

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EOZ:

• Review, recommend and action EOZ reclassifications

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Systems & Procedures

• Continually appraise routine systems, purchasing initiatives and procedures to identify development opportunities. Document work instructions for others to follow.
• Conform to the Companies Quality & Environmental System and all Health & Safety Standards
• Adhere to the IDEX antitrust policy and Ethical Guides
• Other duties as needed / required

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and BEHAVIOUR

• Strong Decision Maker
• Strong Negotiation skills
• Good knowledge of JD Edwards or similar ERP system
• Excellent Numeric, Analytical and Literacy Skills
• Excellent Word and Excel skills
• Effective communication skills

• Driven

• Handles pressure and exceeds goals
• Team player/ Leader
• Idea Generator
• Engineering background
• Qualification/experience in Supply Chain Management