Buyer
7 days ago
Buyer
Exeter
From £35k
Excellent development opportunities and benefits
The Company
A manufacturer and wholesaler of agricultural spare parts and accessories.
What is the purpose of the Buyer role?
Responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of suppliers that support, and facilitate, the current and future goals of the company. Managing the vendor relationships appropriately, you will ensure that the goals of your portfolio of suppliers synergisewith the goals of the company and enhance the performance of the business.
With the emphasis on continued reduction in the Total Cost of Ownership, you will use your skills and market knowledge to ensure the continued competitiveness of the business without compromising the core values of the company or the continued supply of products/ services into their facilities Worldwide.
What will be the responsibilities of the Buyer?
- Manage all commercial aspects of the vendor relationship. Negotiation and agreement of prices and commercial / contractual terms. Reporting on vendor performance as required.
- Agree targets and objectives with the Group Purchasing Manager and ensure that any commitments made are met in full. Ensure that targets are monitored, and all requested reports are provided on time. This is also the case in regard to preparation of priceforecasting, and other data, required by stakeholders within the business.
- Develop sourcing leverage via a reduced number of suppliers, to minimise the Company's spend on materials, services, and components, conducive with maintaining adequate quality standards and delivery performance. To maximise on supplier capabilities to determinealternative materials, component designs, tooling, quality standards and delivery packaging where appropriate.
- Support company lead-time and MOQ reduction projects to bring logístically difficult materials or components within inventory targets.
- Monitor the marketplace and forward picture of base material so effective strategies can be employed to maximise any benefits (or minimise any risks) for. Closely monitor the financial stability of supplying companies and implement actions to resource wherecontinuity of supply seems vulnerable.
- Record and manage external company owned tooling, including conditions and recommendations for replacement/refurbishment from within the capital expenditure budget.
- To extend the concept of supplier quality assurance to enable materials and components to be delivered in accordance with the requirements of the business. Communicate the philosophy of ownership and responsibility at source to the vendor base. Monitor performanceof a portfolio of vendors and take appropriate actions to address any performance failures.
- Actively participate in new product development teams to influence the design in the use of materials and which will give lowest cost, best quality within shortest time.
- Contribute to determining Company policy, strategy, goals, critical success factors to achieve, and to communicate and promote Company policy, strategy, goals and plans within the vendor base. Identify opportunities for the commercially sound developmentsof the Company.
- Maintain standards, professionalism and team working with emphasis on internal customer satisfaction and profit orientation. Adhere to all company rules and guidelines and compliance with all legal requirements.
- Any other task deemed appropriate by the manager or Group Purchasing Manager and within the capabilities of the post holder.
What skills and experience will the Buyer have?
Essential:
- Experience in a purchasing role
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Educated to A Level or equivalent
Desirable:
- Experience with a high-volume manufacturing or trading company
- Experience in Electronic or PPE purchasing
- MCIPS certified
What will the Buyer get in return?
From £35k
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
6% contributory pension
Subsidised medical insurance
Life Insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Company profit share after 2 years
Staff discount
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