Buyer

3 weeks ago


Crawley West Sussex, United Kingdom Inspiration Healthcare Group Full time

Job Purpose (Role Definition):

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain & Procurement, this position is to lead procurement activities to support production, R&D and the wider group business.

Leading logistics operations and warehouse management initiatives, including inbound and outbound supply of goods, inventory stockholding.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Purchase goods, materials, components or 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 on business operations
  • Use of MRP to balance demand and supply
  • Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and cost down initiatives
  • Deliver briefs in line with departmental & business KPIs (OTIF, Open POs etc.)
  • Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
  • Support development of KPIs, SLAs, and performance reporting for supplier delivery, warehouse inventory & distribution
  • Ensure inventory is kept within approved limits (realistic & cost effective). Reduction of obsolescence in line with company targets
  • 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
  • Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures.
  • Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers
  • Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organisational targets and requirements
  • Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
  • Inventory management: supporting stock run in/out of new materials, working with counterparts in Engineering & Production to ensure no obsolescence

Management Responsibilities:

None

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