Buyer (Manufacturing)

2 weeks ago

Plymouth, United Kingdom DK Recruitment Full time

Main Purpose:

The role of the Buyer is to manage and negotiate related commodities and ensure a high-performance level in terms of quality, delivery, price and productivity.

The Buyer is responsible for the daily ordering of goods and services for the site. They must ensure procurement activities are managed in a professional and cost-effective manner, whilst supporting consistency in practices globally:

  • According to strategies defined at the group level, increase profitability and drive the improvement of the overall sourced goods and services under their scope
  • Manage the supplier base to obtain the necessary improvements to achieve the above and protect the plant against potential unfavourable market trends.
  • Ensure logistics supply chain is robust, reliable and cost effective for both domestic and international trade

Main Duties:

  • Mapping of actual spend (supplier mapping & supply flows, technology mapping, Purchase Amount trends, shortage Impacts, Contracting and Terms & Conditions situation, obsolete management…). Ensure 100% of the spend is managed through procurement policy.
  • Accountable for monitoring the cost of products and services, cost reduction savings, delivery of goods and services, track OTD and PPM/NCR KPIs
  • Proactively identify opportunities for cost reduction from alternative suppliers, substitutes or other techniques that bring value to the business & achieve best Total Cost of Ownership. Build, follow-up and monitor the local action plans
  • Works closely with other Buyers to evaluate and participate in regional and global sourcing activities
  • Facilitating and managing the purchase requisition process, responsible for the transmission of Purchase Orders to the suppliers and ensuring accurate records of POs are retained and accessible
  • Resolving payment hold issues with suppliers by working closely with Account Payables and Suppliers
  • Work closely with the operations (department managers, site MD) in providing Purchasing guidance during planning / forecasting stage
  • Manage maintenance database and ensure that Purchase Orders are placed and works are scheduled with contractors for approved site activities

Manage the supplier base:

  • Drive and monitor the sourcing process of new suppliers, from identification of potential suppliers, first contacts, to qualification, audits, assessments & contracting and up to the validation of processes
  • Be responsible of all aspects of the purchasing function - consult, solicitation of quotations, negotiations, final selection of suppliers, supply agreement terms & conditions
  • Negotiate also:

o development and delivery lead-time for new projects

o delivery schedule, MOQ/MDQ quantity & forecasts

  • Rationalize the supplier panel and manage key supplier relationships
  • Manage Supplier QCD Performance. Drive supplier performance including continuous improvement, Supplier Score Cards, QBRs.
  • Guarantee that every Purchase Order is placed in the negotiated contracts accordingly to decision made, provide forecast visibility to suppliers
  • Guarantee the smooth delivery from supplier, avoid material shortage or production disruption
  • Manage supplier risk and assess supplier's financial situation

Manage the Logistics supply chain:

  • Review performance of Logistics providers to ensure that service commitments are achieved, proactively develop a plan to mitigate risks and capitalise strengths.
  • Perform benchmarking activities and report findings to ensure Logistics providers are returning value for money
  • Provide support for Logistics function and cover for the function as required

Experience & Education:

University Degree in Engineering or Business (Desirable)

Purchasing certification preferred

  • Experience in industrial environment
  • Working experience in cross-functional teams
  • International mind set
  • Change management is a plus

5 to 10 years’ experience in Purchasing, preferably with experience working with MRP systems in sourcing directand indirect material in an international environment

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