Buyer

6 months ago

Sheffield, United Kingdom Gripple Full time

At Gripple Ltd, an employee-owned and company and MX Awards Manufacturer of the Year , we design, manufacture, and sell innovative, patented products for the construction, agriculture, solar and infrastructure markets.​

At an exciting time of company growth, we are now recruiting for a Technical Buyer to join the supply chain team.​

What is the role

Working within the supply chain team, you will be based within the purchasing team responsible for supplying goods into our UK-based manufacturing plants.

You will work with multiple departments across the business to manage the end-to-end procurement process, from design through to tooling and sampling and will include:

obtaining quotations and achieving best commercial offers possible conducting research for new components and sourcing to material specifications and bespoke engineering drawings sourcing and onboarding new suppliers in line with company values improving prices and terms of business with suppliers and reviewing opportunities to make business savings by utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods producing and presenting reports/information sets for both internal and external consumption providing analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities applying a professional and consistent approach to all supplier relationships following all necessary governance/approvals related to procurement

Working hours ​

Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm (core office hours of 7.00am-7.00pm Monday-Friday). ​

Who you are

You will need to have experience of working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a purchasing team, withfamiliarity with technical specifications, engineering drawings and scopes of work an essential requirement of the role. You should have keen attention to detail, with strong analytical, numerical and IT skills.

You should also be able to offer the following:

Experience in procurement projects in industries such as construction, rail, etc. Commercial awareness and ability to identify and mitigate where appropriate key supply chain risks prior to placing purchase orders Experience in purchasing, price negotiation and contract implementation Ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers on a global setting Excellent communication and influencing skills Ability to manage and prioritise tasks to given deadlines Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure to supply impacts the manufacturing process, and customer order fulfilment Ability to work as art of the team and independently where required​

A Charted Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Diploma level 4 or similar qualification is also desirable. ​

What we will offer in return

We recognise every individual as a unique person with their own special contribution to make. We work hard to make sure our people are happy and healthy, with a good work/life balance, and generously rewarded for their time, energy, and commitment. We therefore offer:​

competitive salary share ownership scheme excellent initial and ongoing training and support and global opportunities to develop generous holiday entitlement life assurance private individual health care permanent health insurance scheme Paycare health plan ·non-contributory 15% pension scheme enhanced family policy  gym membership ​

Lots of our people work flexibly in different ways, including part-time. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and let’s see how we can make it work. ​

Why choose Gripple?

As an employee-owned company, our people are front and centre. You can therefore expect to see:

Commitment to core values and behaviours, AKA the ‘Gripple Spirit’ Work-life balance Career development Exceptional benefits Unique working environment Commitment to net zero in ​

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 1st May

Equal employment opportunity

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued with a sense of belonging. If there are any adjustments that would help your experience with Gripple, please let us know when you apply.​

Whilst not mandatory, your completion of the applicant ethnic monitoring form will help us monitor and encourage equality and diversity. The information you provide will be anonymous and kept both confidential and separate to your application.

A polite note for recruitment agencies: ​ We do not accept applicants from recruitment agencies. If we do need support, we will be in touch 

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