Buyer (Fixed Term)

2 weeks ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom II-VI Full time

At Coherent Scotland, we develop laser systems. Our systems are deployed in a wide variety of markets including renewable energy, microelectronics, fundamental research, life sciences and medicine. We aim to make a positive impact on everybody’s life by providing customers with lasers with superior reliability and performance.

Coherent Scotland has grown strongly and consistently over the past ten years, even through times of global economic slowdown. We have a healthy product development pipeline which will enable this growth to continue in the future. This will generate many exciting opportunities for personal growth within the organisation in the years to come. We develop and manufacture many different lasers on site as well as manufacturing lasers developed in other Coherent divisions.

Coherent Scotland is based at the West of Scotland Science Park in Glasgow and is a subsidiary of Coherent Corp., a global leader in the manufacture of materials, networking equipment and laser products. We are housed in a purpose-built facility with research and development, manufacturing, and marketing all on one site.

We have a friendly, business-orientated work environment and great staff facilities within our modern building, including as an on-site cafeteria. In addition, we offer a competitive remuneration package which includes a contributory pension scheme, subsidised private health care and free life assurance. However, if a work-life balance is important to you, you’ll also be pleased to know that we operate flexible core hours which provide the opportunity to start your weekend early.

**About the role**

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual for the position of Senior Buyer to join our Purchasing team, part of our wider Materials team, for a fixed term period of 12 months.
- Running MRP summary reports on a daily basis and raising purchase orders; management of purchase requisitions, quotations, etc.
- Highlighting and actioning any shortages / potential shortages as and when they occur.
- Managing delivery schedule & order book of components for production, engineering and NPI Projects to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.
- Calculating and distributing demand forecasts to supply base.
- Compilation of supplier performance reports; management of supplier base including negotiating favourable pricing arrangements, lead-time reductions, financial liability, Kanban agreements, etc.
- Ensuring suppliers adhere & perform to SLA conditions / terms.
- Interacting closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues.
- Coordinating with engineering departments on New Product Introductions, ensuring supply base and Operations requirements are met.
- Ensuring that new suppliers are appraised through relevant QA/ISO evaluation system prior to inclusion on Coherent Corp., AVL/ASL - AGILE.
- Responsibility for procurement business system data input and integrity.
- Management of item attributes, with particular emphasis on facilitating Coherent Corp. Kanban strategy.
- Participating in maximizing the procurement teams' changes, part parameters, quote table maintenance, supplier database information, error report analysis, and part number/supplier code information.
- Performing cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities (e.g. materials, components, equipment and services).
- Delivering on Key Performance Measures, incl. supplier OTD, inventory targets and SOX Compliance.
- Take ownership and manage Key Local Suppliers.
- Providing support to Strategic Sourcing Managers.

**Education and Experience**:

- Previous experience in Purchasing / Logistics in an MRP & Kanban environment.
- Proficient user of MS Office packages.
- Oracle & Cumulus experience is a distinct advantage.
- Degree level qualification, ideally CIPS / BPICS qualified, is an advantage.
- Domestic or global expertise of assigned commodities.
- Solution driven approach to daily operational issues.
- Solid administrative skills with the ability to deliver against tight deadlines
- Able to work on your own initiative and self-motivated with a positive approach.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and confident to communicate at all levels within a culturally diverse workforce.
- Negotiation and supply chain relationship management skills.

**Note to recruiters and employment agencies**:We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

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