Project Buyer- Cheltenham
- Recruiter
- Anderson Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- Cheltenham
- Salary
- Extremely competitive
- Posted
- 19 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 31 Jan 2017
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
My client based in Cheltenham have an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of their fast-paced dynamic company.
Our client is the leading developer in the mission and safety critical equipment and are now recruiting for a Project Buyer to join their team on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract.
Responsibilities/Duties;
-To manage the day to day requirements and controls of the Purchasing Module on the ERP system
-Supplier selection and management of sub-contracted work packages.
-Development of a competitive flexible supplier base, focussed on year on year cost reduction.
-Understanding and interpreting engineering requirements, including quality, delivery, specifications and price and ensuring that these requirements are understood and reflected throughout the procurement cycle.
-Ensuring that all enquiries are sent out in a professional and timely manner to establish the most competitive sources to support the bid management process.
-Negotiation of contracts.
-Prevention of critical supply issues through best practice supply chain management techniques.
-Pursuing Lean, inventory and consignment initiatives within the supply chain.
-To encourage communication between the supplier and engineering to effect cost reduction of mature and new products
-Liaise with other Departments to formulate 'make or buy decisions'
-To manage on time delivery from the supply base and expedite Purchase Orders as required
Candidate Attributes;
-Previous buying experience is essential
-Good communication skills
-CIPS qualified or working towards
-Strong technical capability
-Experience of using ERP system
-Advanced in Microsoft office
-Experienced at working within a cross functional team
Hours- Monday - Thursday - 8am - 4.45pm Friday- 8am-12pm
Salary- Extremely competitive. Please outline your expectations when applying
Our client is the leading developer in the mission and safety critical equipment and are now recruiting for a Project Buyer to join their team on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract.
Responsibilities/Duties;
-To manage the day to day requirements and controls of the Purchasing Module on the ERP system
-Supplier selection and management of sub-contracted work packages.
-Development of a competitive flexible supplier base, focussed on year on year cost reduction.
-Understanding and interpreting engineering requirements, including quality, delivery, specifications and price and ensuring that these requirements are understood and reflected throughout the procurement cycle.
-Ensuring that all enquiries are sent out in a professional and timely manner to establish the most competitive sources to support the bid management process.
-Negotiation of contracts.
-Prevention of critical supply issues through best practice supply chain management techniques.
-Pursuing Lean, inventory and consignment initiatives within the supply chain.
-To encourage communication between the supplier and engineering to effect cost reduction of mature and new products
-Liaise with other Departments to formulate 'make or buy decisions'
-To manage on time delivery from the supply base and expedite Purchase Orders as required
Candidate Attributes;
-Previous buying experience is essential
-Good communication skills
-CIPS qualified or working towards
-Strong technical capability
-Experience of using ERP system
-Advanced in Microsoft office
-Experienced at working within a cross functional team
Hours- Monday - Thursday - 8am - 4.45pm Friday- 8am-12pm
Salary- Extremely competitive. Please outline your expectations when applying