Job Reference: BBBH31369
Job Duration:
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Description:
Direct Purchasing Buyer
A global manufacturer is looking to strengthen the Purchasing function.
JOB PURPOSE:
* To negotiate costsand other terms effectively in line with department objectives, business plan, procedures and Company direction.
* To identifyand recommend cost reduction opportunities for existing products.
* Take lead in managing negotiations within direct costs* To ensure continuity of supply
* To monitor commodity market trends
* To source new parts as required
* Agree/maintain standards and KPI's with supplier in line with stakeholders
* To maintain and improve the introduction of new products and localisation of new component with suppliers meeting the quality, cost and delivery targets.
MAJOR TASKS:
* To be responsiblefor negotiating the lowest total acquisition costs for components and materials required for the manufacture and assembly of professional goods - whilst maintaining agreed levels of product quality, delivery performance and customer satisfaction
* To monitor critical commodity markets trends in order to provide the base information required to conduct effective strategic supplier negotiations
* To identify and recommend suppliers for existing and new components in order to meet cost reductions targetsand remove consistently poor performing suppliers
* To co-ordinate and manage the release, progressing and replies to quotation with recommendations and proposals
* To act as the first point of contact between the business and its supplier base
* Tohold regular review meetings with key suppliers to discuss delivery/ quality performance
* Make decisions and recommendationsbased on limited information by using professional judgement and consideration to the level of risk, within the parameters defined by the department manager, company policies and authorisation system.
* To hold regular review meetings with key suppliersto discuss delivery / quality and performance
* To assist in the drafting of purchasing contract between the business and new/ existing suppliers for consideration and approval.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
* The successful candidate will be educated A level standard
* CIPS qualified or studying towards Level 5.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
* Experience withina high-volume manufacturing Engineering environment.
* Implementation of project management (NPI)
* Capable of understanding/ reading complex product engineering drawings
* Experience in identifying cost reduction opportunity through VA/VE analysisof components commodities and Manufacturing processes
* Experience within supply chain development, with specific focus on technical, quality & commercial matters
* Experienced in managing vendor tooling activities and production processes
* Experienced in the process of negotiation with vendors at all levels, together with the development and implementation of supplier agreements,
* Capable of managing multi vendors across various commodities.
* Management of several cross functional projectswithin time scales and budgets.
* Management of concise and informative reports with the best practice recommendations.
SALARY: £30-35K + Benefits
Industry: Purchasing and Procurement
Salary: £30000 - £35000 per annum + + benefits
Salary Benefits: + benefits
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: -
Contact Name: Joe Wilson
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