Strategic Buyer

6 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Phil Wilson Full time

We are currently recruiting for a Strategic Buyer to join an extremely busy Manufacturing Engineering client based in North West Manchester

This position has been created due to an increased work load and the client is looking to grow its current team.

Hours - Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM - some remote working available after probation passed

Role Description
- Lead on the category strategy to reach annual targets for:
- on time delivery performance;
- lead-time;
- payment terms;
- cost savings; and
- supplier consolidation.
- Run sourcing projects including, negotiating all commercial terms and conditions and supplier management.
- Ensure reliability of supply by developing supply chain risk mitigation and contingency plans, to improve material availability.
- Strategic commodity plan with growth opportunities.
- Management of engineering procurement parts queue [responsible for management of parts and driving improved costs / shorter setup times.]
- Monthly sales order margin/cost reviews.
- Supplier performance. Conduct regular reviews with key suppliers for driving continuous improvements.
- Performs total cost analysis to identify improvement opportunities for low performance suppliers
- Key contact for the Tactical purchasing team and Operations for recurring and escalated supplier performance issues like deliveries and quality, supporting plant needs.
- Promotes collaborative working between between suppliers and Tactical purchasing, Engineering, Quality to drive initiatives that will ensure material availability.
- Indirect cost saving initiatives where applicable.

Skills & Attributes
- Demonstrable experience within a Strategic Purchasing role within an engineering/ manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of purchasing within Casting / Forging Categories.
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage work pressure.
- Good understanding of SAP
- Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook literate.
- Excellent communication skills.

This vacancy is being advertised by Cornerstone Technical Solutions Ltd who are acting as an Employment Agency

**Salary**:£40000 - £45000**Location**:Manchester**Region**:North West**Category**:Manufacturing**Type**:Full Time


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