Manufacturing Buyer

Engineering and Manufacturing Buyer

Defence manufacturing

Bath, on site role

Excellent salary andPension - 5% matched contribution (up to 8% matched)

Life Cover x4 salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, discretionary company bonus

We are working with a well-established specialist defence manufacturer of components that go into UK and overseas military equipment.
The position is for a proven engineering orientated buyer with experience within an engineering environment.

The knowledge of supply of raw material to include awareness of engineering materials, machined components, forgings, castings, and surface treatmentsis required.

The ability to be able to interpret an engineering drawing and match the manufacturing requirement to approved supplier from our approved data base.

You will work within a multi-functional open office forming close working relations with key team members. The ability to operate ERP system & knowledge of Syteline would be an advantage.

As Buyer, you will be operating within an AS9100 business process and maintain records and processes to this standard. An awareness of ITAR / Import regulations / Reach regulations & Incoterms desired.

The role will also include the need to carry out supplier audits and identify possible new suppliers which may necessitate overseas travel.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Raise purchase orders and amend purchase schedules for the supply of production material and consumable items on the ERP System
• Request quotations from suppliers for manufactured components, subassemblies, and services
• Negotiating with key suppliers on their pricing, lead time and terms of contract
• Support the introduction of new products with new or existing suppliers
• Ensure items are purchased in a timely manner to provide continuity of manufacture within standard times.

Ability to identify and drive cost down activities

• Ability to conduct supplier audits
• Ability to write/negotiate specific projectbased supplier agreements
• Consult with suppliers to progress orders to meet internal customer needs.
• Review order acknowledgements for accuracy
• Respond to internal and external enquiries regarding purchase orders and associated deliveries.
• Support the planning function by providing accurate and concise information relating to supplier leadtimes, schedules, and deliveries.
• Ensure compliance of materials and services are to specification.
• Undertake problem resolution and seek support where appropriate.
• Monitor and feedback on supplier performance.
• Ensure purchases meet budget with targeted cost reduction activities
• Ensure procurement compliance to ISO9001 & AS9100
• Actively support continuous improvement activities throughout the business

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY

• Hold a MCIPS qualification, or working towards it
• Ability to read an engineering drawing
• Understanding of engineering materials and processes
• Ability to prioritise and organise in a complex multi project environment
• Selfmotivated with the ability to work off own initiative.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to negotiate.
• Computer literate with an understanding of Microsoft Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook
• ERP experience
• Excellent numerical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive cando attitude with a commitment to continuous development
• Full Driving Licence
• Must be eligible to work in the UK
• Currently hold, or be able to obtain, UK Security Clearance clearance will be undertaken by client.

As Buyer you will desirably have, or will be able to develop:

• Experience of ERP
• Experience of working with an international supply chain
• Understanding of the requirements of US Defence import/export restrictions (ITAR)
• Ability to work within a multinational defence company with a multicultural customer base, worldwide.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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