Senior Buyer
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Clevedon
- Salary
- 35000.00 - 38000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 31 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 25 Apr 2017
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
BMR Solutions is currently looking to recruit for a Senior Buyer to work for our client who is a large manufacturing company.
Job Title: Senior Buyer
Location: Clevedon
Rate/Salary: ??35,000 - ??38,000
12 month contract - potential to go perm
Reporting to: Lead Senior Buyer
Peer Positions: Engineers / Senior Buyers / Global Commodity Managers
External Contacts: Suppliers
Internal Partners: Internal Customers are Engineering and Operations.
Direct Reports: 0
As part of the re-structuring of the purchasing department a Senior Buyer for Systemisation is required to be recruited.
KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
??An accomplished negotiator with an analytical mind, a self-starter that is able to work off own initiative.
??A proactive/organised and results orientated individual that is at ease in a pressurised environment.
??Experienced user of Microsoft packages essential i.e. Excel/Word/Outlook/Power point
??A good level of experience within a manufacturing environment requiring an essential need for a responsive supply base.
??Extensive experience in a purchasing and supply chain function within a JIT manufacturing environment.
??Previous experience in outsourcing and VE/VA projects essential.
??Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements
??Well-developed communication, negotiation, analytical and interpersonal skills.
??Self-starter and effective time manager. Ability to prioritise tasks
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
??Full supplier management covering all aspects of supply across your assigned portfolio, this will include personal savings and lead time reduction targets along with supplier on time delivery targets.
??The PM will be required to contact suppliers and resolve high level issues regarding price, quality, delivery or payment.
??Ensure continuous supply of goods within a dedicated commodity.
??Create/Negotiate contracts and terms of business with suppliers. Set up/review agreements, undertake scorecard reviews and manage performance improvement activities.
??Manage/support implementation of Engineering change requests on critical or difficult parts.
??Develop a commodity strategy to improve operational efficiency, add value and drive out cost and risk from the existing supply chain.
??Project Lead outsourcing and new product projects.
??Prepare RFQ packages and analyse tenders received.
??Deliver updates and reports as and when required.
??Carry out research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers.
??Continually review purchasing systems and processes and implement improvement where appropriate.
JOB SPECIFICATION
??The candidate will be responsible for all suppliers within an assigned commodity base, providing support on tactical accounts whilst actively managing the top 20 suppliers within this portfolio on areas such as pricing (reductions/increases), stock holding, capacity planning, risk mitigation, obsolescence, quality issues, LTAs/buffer stock agreements/NDAs etc.
??Create and develop a commodity specific strategy ensuring areas of risk are identified, addressed and where possible mitigated. Short/medium and long term plans addressing cost and lead time reductions to be created and managed until implementation. The PM will be required to manage projects fully by means of carrying out the necessary analysis, market research, issuing RFQs etc.
??The PM will also be expected to travel to suppliers within the UK and overseas as and when required, sometimes at short notice.
??Project managing outsourcing activities and small NPI projects (A&D)
??Liaise with tactical procurement team regularly to set up agreed replenishment methods e.g. consignment stock, buffer stock, lead time agreements etc.
??Hold regular face to face supplier meetings and internal stakeholders including Engineering/Operations.
??The scope of this role covers all aspects of managing and developing the supply base to support operational needs. Taking in to account price, quality, and delivery ensuring continuity of supply throughout the lifecycle of the product.
??It will be the candidates responsibility to ensure any issues or concerns within the supply base in particular which may prevent the business meeting our customer commitments are acted upon immediately, resolved as quickly as possible and prevented from future recurrence.
??The PM will have regular engagement with other members of purchasing, Operations and the Engineering community, working closely with them to quickly identify potential issues and diffusing with short and long term actions.
??The PM will be personally responsible for ensuring continued supplier performance (delivery, cost, quality, responsiveness). Visiting/assessing and Setting up new suppliers where required and creating exit plans for poor performing accounts and de-risking monopoly sources.
??The role demands an awareness of commercial contracts and an absolute understanding of the importance of personal integrity in negotiations and discussions with suppliers.
??The role requires a strategic and proactive approach to VE/VA activities and outsourcing opportunities to reduce efficiency and drive out unnecessary costs and long lead times from the supply chain.
Qualifications/Education/Certifications:
Qualified or working towards CIPs. Alternatively significant experience in a similar position is required.
BMR Solutions acts in the capacity of an Employment Business and an Employment Agency
Job Title: Senior Buyer
Location: Clevedon
Rate/Salary: ??35,000 - ??38,000
12 month contract - potential to go perm
Reporting to: Lead Senior Buyer
Peer Positions: Engineers / Senior Buyers / Global Commodity Managers
External Contacts: Suppliers
Internal Partners: Internal Customers are Engineering and Operations.
Direct Reports: 0
As part of the re-structuring of the purchasing department a Senior Buyer for Systemisation is required to be recruited.
KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
??An accomplished negotiator with an analytical mind, a self-starter that is able to work off own initiative.
??A proactive/organised and results orientated individual that is at ease in a pressurised environment.
??Experienced user of Microsoft packages essential i.e. Excel/Word/Outlook/Power point
??A good level of experience within a manufacturing environment requiring an essential need for a responsive supply base.
??Extensive experience in a purchasing and supply chain function within a JIT manufacturing environment.
??Previous experience in outsourcing and VE/VA projects essential.
??Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements
??Well-developed communication, negotiation, analytical and interpersonal skills.
??Self-starter and effective time manager. Ability to prioritise tasks
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
??Full supplier management covering all aspects of supply across your assigned portfolio, this will include personal savings and lead time reduction targets along with supplier on time delivery targets.
??The PM will be required to contact suppliers and resolve high level issues regarding price, quality, delivery or payment.
??Ensure continuous supply of goods within a dedicated commodity.
??Create/Negotiate contracts and terms of business with suppliers. Set up/review agreements, undertake scorecard reviews and manage performance improvement activities.
??Manage/support implementation of Engineering change requests on critical or difficult parts.
??Develop a commodity strategy to improve operational efficiency, add value and drive out cost and risk from the existing supply chain.
??Project Lead outsourcing and new product projects.
??Prepare RFQ packages and analyse tenders received.
??Deliver updates and reports as and when required.
??Carry out research on and evaluate existing and new suppliers.
??Continually review purchasing systems and processes and implement improvement where appropriate.
JOB SPECIFICATION
??The candidate will be responsible for all suppliers within an assigned commodity base, providing support on tactical accounts whilst actively managing the top 20 suppliers within this portfolio on areas such as pricing (reductions/increases), stock holding, capacity planning, risk mitigation, obsolescence, quality issues, LTAs/buffer stock agreements/NDAs etc.
??Create and develop a commodity specific strategy ensuring areas of risk are identified, addressed and where possible mitigated. Short/medium and long term plans addressing cost and lead time reductions to be created and managed until implementation. The PM will be required to manage projects fully by means of carrying out the necessary analysis, market research, issuing RFQs etc.
??The PM will also be expected to travel to suppliers within the UK and overseas as and when required, sometimes at short notice.
??Project managing outsourcing activities and small NPI projects (A&D)
??Liaise with tactical procurement team regularly to set up agreed replenishment methods e.g. consignment stock, buffer stock, lead time agreements etc.
??Hold regular face to face supplier meetings and internal stakeholders including Engineering/Operations.
??The scope of this role covers all aspects of managing and developing the supply base to support operational needs. Taking in to account price, quality, and delivery ensuring continuity of supply throughout the lifecycle of the product.
??It will be the candidates responsibility to ensure any issues or concerns within the supply base in particular which may prevent the business meeting our customer commitments are acted upon immediately, resolved as quickly as possible and prevented from future recurrence.
??The PM will have regular engagement with other members of purchasing, Operations and the Engineering community, working closely with them to quickly identify potential issues and diffusing with short and long term actions.
??The PM will be personally responsible for ensuring continued supplier performance (delivery, cost, quality, responsiveness). Visiting/assessing and Setting up new suppliers where required and creating exit plans for poor performing accounts and de-risking monopoly sources.
??The role demands an awareness of commercial contracts and an absolute understanding of the importance of personal integrity in negotiations and discussions with suppliers.
??The role requires a strategic and proactive approach to VE/VA activities and outsourcing opportunities to reduce efficiency and drive out unnecessary costs and long lead times from the supply chain.
Qualifications/Education/Certifications:
Qualified or working towards CIPs. Alternatively significant experience in a similar position is required.
BMR Solutions acts in the capacity of an Employment Business and an Employment Agency