Senior Buyer
- Recruiter
- MPCG HR & Recruitment Limited
- Location
- CW12 4UQ, Congleton
- Salary
- £Competitive Salary & Benefits
- Posted
- 18 Oct 2017
- Closes
- 15 Nov 2017
- Ref
- SABB-SBF4
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client, Senior Aerospace Bird Bellows, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Senior PLC, serving aircraft and aero-engine manufacturers with the design, manufacture and testing of high integrity engineered components for the ducting systems in many commercial and military aircraft programmes. A range of similarly specialised products are supplied to pressure relief valve manufacturers worldwide with applications in the petrochemical, energy, and related industries. The company achieves consistent 50% export sales.
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Buyer who has a minimum of 5 years’ experience of buying/supply chain management within manufacturing or engineering. This is a great career opportunity for someone with the right skills and ability to manage the procurement of all necessary materials and services to achieve customer requirements across value stream and negotiate contractual terms regarding quantity, price, delivery quality and other standard or special contract terms, which are just two of the key responsibilities of this role.
In addition the successful candidate will be required to:
- Identify potential suppliers that may be able to offer new, innovative products in line with the business long term strategy
- Instigate and maintain a supplier engagement programme and, where appropriate, lead supplier negotiations
- Balance demand with supplier capability/capacity to ensure delivery to customer requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience of negotiating with suppliers to achieve favourable terms
- Experience of delivering a customer focussed service
- Proven capability of managing a full MRP order book in support of a manufacturing/delivery schedule
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
To download the Job Description and Person Specification visit MPCG’s website mpcg co uk and click on the tab for Search Client Jobs / General
How do you apply?
With your CV and a cover letter stating current salary or by post to: MPCG HR & Recruitment Limited, IC1, Keele University Science & Innovation Park, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5NB
Closing date: 0900hrs Wednesday 1st November 2017
In the event of there being a high number of applications, MPCG reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the closing date. It is recommended therefore that you submit your CV as soon as possible. No Agencies