Job Description
Are you a Buyer with exposure to manufacturing and a track record of delivering results with a value for money approach?
Are you looking to work for a long standing tier one Aerospace supplier where you can make a direct impact and have your skills invested in? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
The responsibilities of a Buyer are as follows:
- To help improve OTIF performance
- Resolve supply chain bottlenecks
- Raise POs and liaise with suppliers
- To help internal process improvement to enable efficiency within the department
- Calculate, track and measure results to drive continuous improvement, recognising the true cost of both direct and indirect procurement using KPI’s
- Develop and implement supplier and commodity strategies that drive sustainable improvements in overall supply chain performance.
- Maintain close relationships with internal functions including but not limited to procurement, operations, production, and design engineering
- Ensure all commercial terms are reviewed and updated on the ERP system
- Protect the commercial position of the company at all times
To fulfil these responsibilities of Buyer you will have the following skills/experience:
- Professional qualification in purchasing (CIPS / MCIPS) – degree qualified or equivalent
- Operational supply chain/procurement experience within a manufacturing/engineering environment ideally in a high compliance industry (Aerospace preferred)
- Proven track record of delivering results
- Excellent supplier relationship and negotiation skills
- Knowledge and experience of ERP / MRP systems
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
- Be prepared to travel overseas when necessary
- Hold a clean driving licence as supplier visits will be essential
The successful Buyer will be offered the opportunity to join a world-class organisation occupying a challenging, autonomous role. You will make a big impact in a dynamic multi-billion-pound turnover corporation. You will join an organisation and be given the ability to shape best practices across an international supply chain enjoying a varied, exciting role that will challenge your supply chain and procurement capability.
If you are a buyer who is looking for a new challenge, please send us a copy of your CV and on of our specialist recruiters will respond ASAP