Buyer

**SCOPE**

The Buyer is responsible for all of Viking Pump Hygienic Ltd direct and indirect purchasing in line with the business objectives.

With responsibility for an expenditure of over £3M in direct materials, the Buyer will utilise strong negotiation and decision-making skills and ensure timely delivery of materials.

**RESPONSIBILITIES/ KEY RESULT AREAS**
- **Purchasing** -Raise Purchase orders for supply of inventory parts and other services/ expensed items. Manage MRP messages. Source new parts negotiate pricing.
- **Expedite**:

- Maintain "On Time Delivery", with regular supplier "check ins". Ensure system dates are kept updated and any delays or concerns are escalated and communicated to the appropriate departments.
- **Supplier Management**:

- Evaluate and appraise new and existing suppliers. Maintain supplier relationships and develop systems within the supply chain.
- **MRP Materials Planning**:

- Continually review stocking quantities in MRP system. Update and maintain Branch Plant settings, develop forecasts.
- **Cost Management**:

- Routinely assess supplier pricing to identify opportunities for price reductions through increased batch savings, resourcing, value engineering and negotiation.
- Support the finance department with Supplier Invoice queries.
- **Work Orders**:

- Manage MRP messages and raise internal work orders for assemblies, rework, and modifications.
- **Outsourcing** - In coordination with the Shop floor Coordinator, plan, create and expedite Orders and documentation for Outside Processing, including the transportation.
- **Shipping**-Issue Import instructions for oversea Import Transactions, maintain records. Support the Shipping & Service Coordinator with the booking if couriers.
- **Analyse**and provide feedback for identified procurement problems. Implement corrective action or changes where necessary in order to minimise any detrimental effects on the business.
- **DCN**:

- Support Engineering with communication of drawing changes to suppliers.
- **Maintain company KPI performance**:

- The Buyer has significant influence and control over -Sales, OTD, stock turns, Past Dues, working capital, EOZ and PBIT
- **Inventory**:

- Work with Production Engineering, stores, shop floor supervisor and suppliers to manage and optimise storage space. Investigate stock queries and manage the company’s
- **EOZ**:

- Review, recommend and action EOZ reclassifications
- **Systems & Procedures** - Continually appraise routine systems, purchasing initiatives and procedures to identify development opportunities. Document work instructions for others to follow.
- Conform to the Companies Quality & Environmental System and all Health & Safety Standards
- Adhere to the IDEX antitrust policy and Ethical Guides
- Other duties as needed / required

**QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and BEHAVIOUR**
- Strong Decision Maker
- Strong Negotiation skills
- Good knowledge of JD Edwards or similar ERP system
- Excellent Numeric, Analytical and Literacy Skills
- Excellent Word and Excel skills
- Effective communication skills
- Driven - Handles pressure and exceeds goals
- Team player/ Leader
- Idea Generator
- Engineering background
- Qualification/experience in Supply Chain Management