Senior Buyer - Manufacturing Supply Chain
A fantastic opportunity is now available for a Senior Buyer to join a leading R&D organisation, specialising in the development of optical elements, used in aerospace and defence applications.
Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
Main duties include:
- Purchasing of direct materials in line with operational requirements.
- Actioning the requirements of MRP.
- Re-phasing deliveries and expediting where necessary.
- Maintaining part and procurement parameters in MRP/ERP, i.e. supplier lead times, strategic safety stocks, yields.
- Ensure all purchase orders and amendments are always up to date in the supply chain system.
- Running tender processes for new requirements, negotiating pricing and terms to ensure the best position for the organisation.
- Develop and maintain proactive supplier relationships
- Inventory management.
- Supplier Quality
Skills & Experience:
- CIPS or working experience to match in a procurement role, from any similar industries or FMCG, ideally 3 years +
- Knowledge and experience of running MRP systems
- Experience in implementing Pull Control or Vendor Managed Inventory processes with suppliers
- Fantastic relationship building skills and the ability to work in a complex and fast faced environment
- The industry is complex with minimal lead times in some areas, so a proactive problem-solving nature is essential.
As well as a competitive salary and training, company benefits include:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension pays 6%
- Company bonus scheme
- Health Plan
- Friend referral scheme/bonus
- Relocation Assistance Available
Interested, please apply immediately or contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on 07971 309403
Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
