Senior Buyer

4 weeks ago

Leicester, United Kingdom AMETEK, Inc. Full time

**AMETEK is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced analytical, test and measurement instrumentation for the energy, aerospace, power, research, medical and industrial markets.**

**As a leading global provider **of differentiated electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, AMETEK are proud to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges. Their strength comes from four key areas**: Niche Market Focus, Growth Model, People and Culture, Performance.**
- Annual sales of over **$5.5 **billion with approximately **50% **of sales outside U.S.
- Distributed operating structure with **~18,500 **colleagues in over **30 countries**:

- **Core Values **include Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Diversity and Inclusion, Teamwork and Social Responsibility

AMETEK is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AME) and a component of the S&P 500

**Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.**

We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in **Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical **and** Renewable Energy **technologies.

Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond®, Form Talysurf® PGI, Form Talysurf® i-Series, Surtronic®, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf® PGI Optics, Talyvel®, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare.

Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of **AMETEK, Inc. **which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $5.5 billion.

A challenging, but exciting, opportunity has arisen for a Senior Buyer within the Procurement Department. Reporting to the Procurement Manager your responsibilities will include: supporting all key stakeholders in the on-time delivery of goods &/or services, ensuring the timely placement of orders and contracts against planned / forecast demand. Taking total ownership of both the product, processes & supply chain for which you are responsible.

**ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Review and manage MRP (Material Resource Planning) requirements on a regular basis for those assigned goods/services.
- Ensure that the right approach is taken in order to maintain OTD & inventory levels based on the business’s expectations.
- Issue / prepare Tenders & be able to analyse quotations based upon the total delivered cost to the business.
- Negotiate Prices / Contracts for those aligned Goods/Services for which you will be responsible.
- Ensure that the MRP System contains the correct data against Vendor and Part in order to ensure efficient management of the process.
- Working with an approved supplier base to create Service &/or Framework Agreements, Blanket Purchase Orders (or other appropriate tools) to achieve security of supply, cost reductions and the best possible quality of products/services.
- Undertake Make Vs Buy decisions.
- Conduct Supplier Visits & Supplier Audits to evaluate and identify opportunity/risk to Taylor Hobson.
- Monitor & Manage Supplier Performance to achieve 100% Quality / OTD, and best Total Delivered Cost for the company.
- Ensure Quality Issues & Rejects are dealt with in a timely manner.
- Work with Key Stakeholders to Assist in Sourcing and Establishing New Products / Sources of Supply.
- Develop, Implement & Sustain Procurement Best Practice.
- Perform all duties of a Buyer.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Competencies:

- Ability to work as part of a team, and independently, as required.
- Be able to build relationships across the business in order to support the businesses wider growth and development.
- Strong ability to communicate in verbal and written form. Strong ability to follow verbal or written instructions. Strong ability to take initiative in daily work
- The ability to analyse data and arrive at an appropriate strategy / approach with the information presented.
- Be able to understand engineering drawings and/or bills of materials (BOMs).
- To be able to influence (& understand) supply chain cost drivers.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- MCIPS Qualified (or working towards)

Personality Traits:

- Confident / Analytical / Systematic
- Motivated with a drive for improvement / change
- Honest & Transparent

Full Driving Licence Required.
- **The above job description is not to be regarded as exclusive nor exhaustive & you may be required to undertake various duties as may reasonably be required of you by the Company.**

**WHAT WE OFFER YOU**

Taylor Hobson offers a fun, relaxed, supportive working environment along with:

- 1 pm Friday finish
- Competitive salary and 28 days holiday including Easter & Christmas
- Perkbox - Corporate discounts, GP service & 24-hour Employee Assistance Program
- Active

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