Senior Buyer

15 hours ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Sepura plc. Full time

Due to continued success, we are looking to recruit a Senior Buyer to the Purchasing team. Role Work with the Purchasing Team Leader to define and implement purchasing strategy. Work with key stakeholders to define and deploy supply chain strategy for new product developments that achieve the business’ delivery, quality and cost targets. Identify, select and approve suppliers that meet the short, medium and long‑term needs of the business, considering the total cost of ownership over the entire product life. Negotiate and agree contracts for outsourced projects for accessories. Work with NPI to co‑ordinate and set up new suppliers. Coach and consult with the Purchasing team to ensure best practices are maintained. You will Have strong influencing skills. Be a team player and have the ability to work with stakeholders across various departments. Be highly motivated. Be prepared to travel internationally. Day to Day Our customer base includes many different industries and markets around the world. Our complete TETRA and LTE solutions have been developed specifically for users in multiple sectors to face their critical communications challenges. There is no such thing as a typical day here at Sepura. You will be supported by your manager and team, as well as collaborating with other departments across the business. Activities you will be responsible for include: Supply chain strategy definition and deployment for new products Supplier identification, selection and approval in line with agreed strategy Ensure designs are produced that correspond with production capability Work to negotiate / establish appropriate contracts Work with Quality and NPI to prepare suppliers for volume production Contract negotiation Cost reduction / price negotiation Stock ordering / lean inventory management Purchase order processing Ensuring materials are delivered in time to support customer demand Driving continuous improvement through our international supply base Identifying and assessing new sources where applicable to help drive the company’s cost reduction and quality improvement targets Supporting new product introduction activity; ensuring that the relevant process controls are implemented to ensure the delivery of a quality product Supply chain development in consideration of the total cost of acquisition Identifying areas of manufacturing weakness and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented Commodity market movement analysis Assessment and management of component obsolescence Maintaining an understanding of suppliers’ financial health and mitigation of risk as appropriate This role involves some travelling so the successful applicant will have a full, clean driving licence and own car. Travel expenses will be paid. This role will also require Security Clearance which the successful candidate should be prepared to go through. Sepura will apply for this approval on behalf of the candidate. What you need to succeed Qualifications Level 4 CIPs Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply. Experience and Skills Extensive supply chain experience within the Electronics/Telecommunications Industries, including the management of complex global supplier/customer relationships. Experience of off‑shore contract manufacturing management. Experience of product development from concept to volume manufacture. Credibility to influence at senior level – with both internal and external stakeholders. Priority and time management – ability to act decisively under pressure. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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