Buyer

2 weeks ago

Washington, United Kingdom Zenith People Limited Full time

Zenith People are happy to be working with our client who are a Manufacturer looking to recruit a Project Buyer on a permanent basis.

**Main Purpose of the Role**

We are looking for an experienced buyer ideally with a background in High Volume/Fast Moving Manufacturing to join the direct purchasing function to lead the sourcing process from A sample through to PPAP approved products.

**Experience Required**:

- Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and cost breakdowns associated.
- Automotive Purchasing processes and techniques.
- Experience in working to IATF aligned systems.
- Proven record of hitting target costs and aligning overall B.O.M costs to target.
- Proven track record in working with global supply base and development of new suppliers.
- Cross functional interaction with business functions.
- Capability to participate or lead supplier audits, visits and progress meetings.
- Strong record in identifying, delivering and managing cost down programmes including VAVE And resourcing techniques.

**Skills & Attributes Required**:

- Ability to read, interpret and deploy technical specifications / drawings.
- Strong experience of supplier identification, qualification and benchmarking.
- Project management capabilities to provide regular concise updates as to purchasing status.
- Expediting capability to ensure any risks are highlighted, managed and reported effectively.
- Ability to lead cross functional feasibility meetings with suppliers to successful conclusion.
- Experience in the procurement and qualification of components to QCD principles & APQP process.
- Competent user of ERP systems including logistics set up and handover on NPI.
- Commercial awareness including impact to business performance.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated, creative with an ability to work on own initiative and in team environment.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal and organisation skills
- Computer literate (i.e., use of excel, word, power-point, etc).

**General Overview of the Role**
- Commodity support in the areas of Casting, Machining, Gears, Laminations, Electronics, Rubber/Plastics, Sheet Metal Forging, Bearings, Special Components and Fasteners.
- Develop and harvest a culture of Automotive grade suppliers, with global footprint including India, China, Eastern Europe and aligned to company business growth and potential manufacturing footprints.
- Liaise cross functionally within the business to support engineering, commercial, quality, supply chain and logistics departments.
- Ensure above activities are completed ensuring Company philosophy to mínimal environmental impact and environmental sustainability.

**New Product Introduction & Design/Supplier Change Requirements**.

Facilitate and lead implementation of new product supply from A sample prototype level through to C Sample, PPAP approved status. Lead and implement synchronous handover to allocated supply chain and quality team.

**Education/Qualifications Required**:

- HNC or equivalent in an engineering discipline would be advantageous
- Working towards becoming a member of a relevant professional institution e.g., Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)

**Salary**: £48,000.00-£52,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Washington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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