We are actively recruiting for a Senior Buyer to join an global company who have their UK Head Office based in Leighton Buzzard. This is a Fixed term Contract role, for a 6-month period, however, could be extended. If you have buying, purchasing or procurement experience, applyNOW!
Location: Leighton Buzzard, with hybrid working (2-days a week).
Working Hours: 08:00am - 17:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Contract Type: 6-months, FTC.
Start Date: ASAP, following successful interviews.
Overview:
*Working with the Engineering & Operations teams to arrange timely supply of approved materials at cost effective prices whilst maintaining quality and delivery requirements. Provide assistance in negotiating supply contracts & in drafting terms/conditions for suppliers. Support the Purchasing Manager in maintaining strong relationships with new/existing suppliers, developing robust/efficient supply chain.
Responsibilities:
*Assist the Purchasing Manager with maintaining strong relationships with new/existing suppliers.
*Build partnerships with suppliers to negotiate the best terms, prices & service level agreements.
*Leads the qualification efforts on prospective vendors based on documented processes & vendor surveys.
*Leading ECO process for purchasing, working with the BOMAG team to ensure the ECO process is followed & completed on time.
*Understands demand requirements & reacts decisively to resolve supply chain constraints.
*Issue Purchase Orders for suppliers. Provide documentation on custom materials to suppliers.
*Resolve differences with regard to supplier costs, quality, deliveries & payments.
*Ensure Purchase Order delivery dates & confirmations are up to date at all times, & report any issues.
*Review SAP daily in regard to Material Lists, Traffic Lights expedite/deferrals.
*Reviews Past Stock Transfer Order/Purchase Order lines & ensure On Time delivery through effective order management.
*Validates Supplier invoices.
*Review SAP & update Master Data.
*Monitor Supplier Delivery & Quality Performance, Produce forecast information using various reports.
*Process delivery discrepancies, Vendor Rejects and raise Supplier corrective Action Requests.
*Assist/reviewing and adjusting Safety stock levels and raising Purchase Orders to replenish stock for Remote Sites.
*Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
*Supports the buyers as required with monitoring of exception messages, outstanding Purchase orders, monthly forecasting, etc.
*Supporting the Purchasing Manager as required to ensure Purchasing Team meet requirements.
*Performs other duties as assigned by the Purchasing Manager.
Skills:
*Experience or involvement with MRPII/ERP/Advanced Planning Systems (SAP Preferred).
*3 years experience of buying raw materials within a manufacturing environment.
*End to end supply chain & operations process knowledge.
*Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, customers and colleagues in all functions of the business.
*Experience of dealing with international suppliers.
*Confident in a fast-paced organization & handle multiple projects simultaneously.
*Must have the availability to travel occasionally as required.
*Ability to work to stringent KPI’s & deadlines.
*CIPS qualification (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply), Minimum level 3 - PREFERRED.
*Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software.