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With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years. They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry. The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted. They are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company.
Salary, Hours and Benefits
£38,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience
37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility and an early Friday finish
The chance to join a very successful, hypergrowth company that offer realistic progression and growth
This is an important role within the Supply Chain Team - it requires a committed and customer focused individual with a supplier centric approach to global multi-site manufacturing. There will be opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of the company products and the Supply Chain. This will involve gaining knowledge of Suppliers, Products, and Global Operational activity.
You will be proactive and driven to support the business units to generate growth through your pragmatic and imaginative approach to their Procurement and Supply Chain activity. The Buyer – Manufacturing position reports directly into the Purchasing Manager, operating within a team covering all procurement processes for the organisation.
As part of a small team, the business requires an experienced Buyer - Manufacturing to bring professionalism and critical thinking to the Purchasing Department. A critical part of the company growth strategy will be focused on the ability of the department to evolve the existing supply chain and remain agile.
The right candidate is expected to be confident in buying for all areas but will specifically need to be familiar and confident with manufacturing procurement.
You will be expected to work with many stakeholders including Production, Stores, Engineering and Project Management to achieve the best business outcomes.
Buyer – Manufacturing Candidate Requirements
Proven experience of a fast-paced manufacturing procurement, including a familiarisation of working with BoMs and ability to interpret technical drawings.
Ability to work, tactically and operationally.
Proven negotiation skills, contract management and the ability to forge relationships across all levels of the business.
Proven track record of being accountable across a variety of roles within Procurement.
Commercial and financial acumen, with sound analytical skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated “global mindset” with the ability to think across disciplines, industries, cultures and scenarios.
High work ethic with strong focus on excellent customer service.
Good presentation and communication skills.
High level of Excel competency.
Able to interpret technical / safety regulatory information.
Clean UK driving license require with a willingness to travel.
A strong culture fit – with a bias for action, accountability and teamwork.
Unphased by working with a lack of information / ambiguity.
Buyer – Manufacturing Key Responsibilities
Manage spend on various categories across multiple manufacturing sites taking a sustainable supplier centric approach.
Negotiate stock holding agreements or other methods to enable smooth materials flow.
Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to maximise customer order delivery success.
Effective communication of any parts availability risk ensuring that all options to resolve any availability concern is fully explored and appropriate action taken.
Purchase Order placement for both system driven manufacturing materials and requisitioned parts.
Identify and implement process improvements in conjunction with cross-functional project teams.
Supplier development to support achievement of KPIs.
Manage vendor performance including involvement with supplier audits.
Identify potential new suppliers and negotiate best terms from all suppliers.
Interaction with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
Involvement with NPD, NPI and engineering change activity and effective co-ordination of suppliers and stock requirements