Senior Buyer

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services to meet the organisation's operational needs. A proactive approach with strong negotiation skills and a keen eye for market trends, is required to contribute to our strategic procurement objectives and drive cost-effective solutions. It is a fast-paced, growth environment that requires optimisation of supply chain efficiency. The Buyer will assist with a wide range of duties within the Purchasing function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Purchase Requisitions, Raise Purchase Orders and monitor supplier delivery dates. Communicate any risks/issues to the Procurement Lead and work to resolve
• Expedite urgent and outstanding orders to support Production and ensure Delivery target of >98% is achieved.
• Develop effective relations with company suppliers, partners and stakeholders
• Responsibility for all purchasing projects as required and identified by the Procurement Manager, including for site services, Production Composites Materials, Machined metallics & other general commodity's on an international supply chain.
• Purchasing goods and services at the best Cost/Quality/Lead Time.
• All admin duties arising from the above including; accurate maintenance of computer files, filing of quotes and purchase order duplicates, up to date records of NDA/SDR and Vendor Assessments
• Provide weekly task report to Procurement Manager
• Assist Procurement Lead in developing suitable supplier relationships and reducing inventory
• Take part in NPI activities for new projects
• Identify and deliver cost saving projects across direct and indirect spend
• Support new development projects and ongoing business growth.
• Other duties as required, including:
• Comply fully with internal and external quality Audits
• Be responsible for the wellbeing and Health & Safety of fellow workers
• Work within the guidelines set out in the company works procedure manual and the company Quality Procedure Manual
• Contribute to future growth and profitability of the company

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential

• Purchasing experience (3 years min)
• manufacturing environment (1 year min)
• Knowledge of MRP systems
• CIPS/Degree in relevant subject (level 5 or working towards)
  Desirable
• Experience of Aerospace and/or Composites industry
• Composite Raw Material

Behavioural Competencies:

• Hardworking, enthusiastic, flexible team player, who is also able to use their own initiative