Buyer - Supply Chain - Wimborne

Alexander Mann Solutions are the world's leading provider of talent acquisition and management services. We deliver award-winning solutions to over 65 outsourcing clients and consulting services to hundreds more.

Requirement

Our client, a global leading player within the aerospace field is looking for a Buyer based in Wimborne a 6 month contract.

Role/Responsibilities

As a buyer you will be working in my clients high technology facility in Wimborne, the role will require drive and determination along with the ability to implement positive change. We will assist with recognised training and development and offer career potential for the right individual. You will be working on world leading products and be responsible for the buying activity for specific commodities, for on time delivery and Material Price Variance associated with inbound supply of goods/services. You will have direct purchasing experience

The Buyer will provide support to the Commodity Managers to develop and promote suppliers and implement best practice strategic sourcing principles across commodities.

• Manage supplier lead times
• Monitor costs against standard when raising PO's to ensure zero adverse MPV
• Develop relationships with key suppliers
• Maintain purchasing schedules
• Maintain logistic supply solutions. eg DLF, kitting, Kanban
• Ensure that Quality Assurance procedures are adhered to and manage QA issues in the supply chain
• Ensure that relevant technical definition and control process are passed to, and adhered to by the suppliers.
• Manage the return, rectification and replacement of non-conforming goods.
• Ensure export control regulations are adhered to
• Work with Commodity Managers to reduce costs and number of suppliers.
• Work with Programme sourcing Managers to integrate new product supply chains

Top 3/4 Evaluation Criteria (Hard Skills)

• Supply Chain experience
• Solid experience as a Buyer (New Product Development is highly desirable although is not essential).
• Strong Excel and Data analysis experience
• Direct Buyer experience key rather than indirect procurement
• Knowledge of interrogating MRP

Next steps

As the role has a fast turnaround time apply today to ensure you don't miss out.

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