Buyer
1 day ago
**Role Purpose**
Hochiki Europe are looking to recruit a member of staff to join our Procurement Department. Ideal for a Procurement assistant looking to develop their experience, the Buyer is responsible for the purchase of goods, materials and services to ensure that thecompany’s operational needs are met, considering price, quality and delivery time, to ensure continuity of supply. This role reports to the Procurement Supervisor.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
- Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
- Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on Procurement processes and new projects and activities
- Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organisation
- Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
- Provide analysis on costs, new and existing, and review cost reduction activities
- Prepare reports and updates as and when required
- Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
- Adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors
- Negotiate contracts, reduce costs and maximise terms of business with suppliers, and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
- Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules
- Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good levels of communication
- Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
- Conduct research for new components and suppliers
- Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation
- Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to regular supplier performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
- Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
- Any other duties as directed by the Procurement Supervisor or Procurement Manager
**Person Specification**
We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated and have a passion to contribute to the success of Hochiki. In addition to this, you will possess the following:
**Qualifications**
- Essential: Strong education background, holding A-level qualifications (or equivalent)
- Desirable: Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), Six Sigma or similar qualification, or studying towards CIPS qualification would be beneficial
- Essential: General knowledge of purchasing, negotiation and cost breakdown
- Desirable: Previous experience of working in a Procurement team, ideally within a manufacturing environment
**Experience**
- Essential: General knowledge of purchasing, negotiation and cost breakdown
- Desirable: Previous experience of working in a Procurement team, ideally within a manufacturing environment
**Technical Skills**
- Essential: Computer literate, with MS Office skills/abilities
- Desirable: Experience of using an MRP system and/or SAP
**Personal Qualities**
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to perform well under pressure, achieve goals and meet deadlines
- A good team player who welcomes change
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