Procurement Specialist

4 weeks ago


Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, United Kingdom KPI Recruiting Ltd Full time
Job Title: Buyer

Are you an experienced Buyer looking to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and rewarding role? We are seeking a skilled Buyer to join our team at KPI Recruiting Ltd, where you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and develop your skills in procurement and supply chain management.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated and organized Buyer to manage the procurement of raw materials and commodities for our manufacturing sites. As a Buyer, you will be responsible for identifying and investigating potential alternative suppliers, evaluating bids, and negotiating pricing and delivery terms. You will also be responsible for achieving targeted year-on-year cost reductions and ensuring compliance with purchasing requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a range of automotive commodities within a global supply base, including direct and indirect purchases.
  • Identify and investigate potential alternative suppliers to reduce business risks.
  • Evaluate bids, select and recommend suppliers, and negotiate pricing, delivery, quality, and service terms.
  • Follow up on awards through to order completion.
  • Negotiate and settle disputes with suppliers regarding rejections, losses, returns of materials, etc., when necessary.
  • Achieve targeted year-on-year cost reductions.
  • Review and process purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with requirements. Assist the accounting team in resolving invoice discrepancies.
  • Lead purchasing activities for mass production parts and parts in development for projects.
  • Serve as the purchasing interface between project engineering, purchasing, sales, and manufacturing.
  • Report quarterly results to the Platform Manager on all project-related activities.
Requirements:
  • Experience in the automotive industry is essential.
  • Knowledge of materials such as plastic and rubber parts.
  • Technical understanding of the goods being purchased.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Proven problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in MS Project and MRP systems.
What We Offer:
  • 25 days holiday (With length of service, you can also accrue up to an additional 5 days)
  • Company paid health cash plan (Employees can claim back for things such as dental appointments, opticians, chiropractors etc
  • Early finish on a Friday
  • Hybrid working
  • Outstanding Pension Contribution


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