Strategic Buyer

1 week ago

Aylesbury, United Kingdom Nordson Full time

**Nordson TEST & INSPECTION**, a leading provider of advanced inspection and testing solutions, is seeking a highly motivated and talented **Strategic Buyer** who will join for a temporary base of app. 3 to 6 months, our team in **Aylesbury, United Kingdom.**

**Summary of the role**

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. In the role of **Strategic Buyer** you will:

- Identify, research, evaluate and select suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply.
- Be responsible for the purchasing and inventory management of a group of commodities.
- Support the commercial and contractual supply chain activities associated with procuring materials and services in support of the manufacture and service of the assigned commodities.
- Purchase the necessary quantities of raw materials, equipment supplies and services at the most economical cost and lowest inventory, for delivery at the time and location specified
- Drive improvements in annual total costs for specific commodities and products

**Role and Responsibilities**
- Responsible for the purchasing and inventory management of product groups assigned to support MRP, Kanban, Sales Orders or R&D.
- Sourcing of new components and assemblies from new and existing suppliers, working from engineering drawings/technical specifications.
- Responsible for the supplier relationship management within the assigned product group.
- Maintain an appropriate meeting schedule with suppliers and provide feedback to management on issues arising.
- Liaise with the Supply Chain Manager and Purchasing Supervisor ensuring that any supply chain problems affecting production are resolved efficiently.
- Work closely with R&D on NPI projects to meet product release deadlines.
- Lead negotiations of long-term supply contracts
- Identify specific areas for cost savings, make recommendations and implement improvements where required.

**Skills and Qualifications**
- Educated to degree level or equivalent and will either be qualified or working towards MCIPS or alternatively have industry based experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a strategic purchasing role, preferably working with electro mechanical assemblies.
- Experience in material requirements planning (MRP) procurement related to manufacturing is essential.
- Ability to work from engineering drawings/technical specifications.
- Development and management of ‘pull’ or JIT supply chains to support a forecast driven ‘build to order’ customer expectation.
- Demonstrable strategic approach to procurement and best practice.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience of contract negotiation.
- Exceptional communication skills and an ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
- Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook to an intermediate level.

**Travel**
- The role requires occasional travel within the UK and internationally.

**Benefits**

We offer a flexible work schedule, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development.

**About Nordson TEST & INSPECTION**

**Interested?**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REQ42321

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