Buyer

3 weeks ago


Coventry, United Kingdom SF Group Full time

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Oversee and control supplier relationships (UK/overseas and direct/indirect). Support Quality, Cost (PVR) and Delivery areas ensuring KPI targets are met.
- Ensure business plan objectives are met including monthly Price Variance.
- Negotiate price, terms and conditions, of parts, tooling and equipment utilising Cost and Value Analysis techniques.
- Manage purchasing element of RFC/PCR/PCNs and control costs / lead time.
- Continuously look for improvements through benchmarking using RFI and RFQ process.
- Support other departments where required in case of supplier non-conformance (Quality, Logistics).
- Manage suppliers in advance of program run out to avoid obsolescence.
- Maintain ARP and purchasing databases (central drives) with accurate records and documentation.
- Compile reports for management.
- Monitor supplier behavioural changes, assessing potential supply risks and notifying the business accordingly.
- To embrace new technology including new software whenever required by the business.
- Complete and maintain accurate, timely documentation and records as required by the business.

Person Specification:

- Purchasing experience (3 years) in a manufacturing environment. Automotive preferred but not essential.
- HNC/HND/Degree level in a technical discipline and/or relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIPS)
- Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal skills and presentation skills, confident communicator at all levels.
- Competency in excel, word and Powerpoint. MRP knowledge desirable.
- Understanding of Cost Constitution and Quotation Analysis Forms (QAF), contract terms and manufacturing processes. Delivery terms (incoterms), basic finance (credit terms, cash flow, financing),
- Able to read/understand engineering drawings


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