Bluefin Recruitment are working with a leading, international manufacturing company who are based in heart of the beautiful Peak District in Derbyshire. They have a great opportunity for a high calibre Senior Buyer with a technical manufacturing background. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to stamp their mark on a challenging role and make a continued improvement to our supply chain. Applicants are sought to work within the Purchasing Department and will provide key procurement support to the Purchasing Manager and other areas of the business to ensure continuity and efficiency of production and supply.
Key responsibilities:
- Purchase goods, materials, components and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
- Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact to the business operations
- Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
- Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible
- Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities
- Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
- Develop relationships with internal stakeholders to understand future requirements as the business looks to further improve its product offering to meet customers’ needs
- Help to develop creative and innovative procurement processes and implement KPI’s to analyse & improve supplier performance.
- Maintain records and documentation within the department to allow full traceability, resolve invoice queries and assist with MRP, when necessary
- Work collaboratively and negotiate and engage with stakeholders and suppliers regarding new projects, supplies and initiatives and advise of impact of change on purchasing and production activities.
Required skills and qualifications:
- CIPS Level 4-6 or similar qualification in Purchasing or at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Extensive demonstrable experience of Supplier selection/Management and audit.
- Previous experience with MRP/ ERP systems.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office – Excel & Word.
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Have the ability to work on their own initiative with minimum supervision, prioritise workload and the skills to be a good team player.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering company who are well respected within their field. If you are interested please send a copy of your CV for immediate consideration.