Buyer

Bedlington, Northumberland

Highly Competitive Salary!

We at Jackie Kerr Recruitment are recruiting a Buyer, for our fast-growing client, who are a leading manufacturer in their industry! This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy department and oversee an effective operation.

The successful candidate will ensure that the business has a secure, cost-effective material supply chain.

Buyer Duties / Responsibilities:

Regularly review Purchasing MRP exceptions and place orders with approved distributors, manufacturers and sub-contractors as appropriate

Purchase for best price commensurate with quality, availability and specification and minimising the stock holding whilst optimising the cost of purchase

Obtain quotes and progress orders for production products and consumables set up on the system database

Administer vendor rating system and advise on supplier approval and un-approval also recommending new suppliers for approval

Regularly review overdue and late acknowledgement report and action as appropriate

Manage Open PO reports to ensure current delivery schedules are on track or require expediting/deferring

Assist in the development and implementation of robust procurement strategies to support the business goals

Optimise MRP and Project Management as required

Ensure adequate monitors are in place along the supply chain to identify potential problems early enough for corrective actions to be taken

Own and drive initiatives to improve cost, quality and delivery performance

Provide timely and accurate management information as required

Interface with Engineering to ensure support to new product introduction (NPI)

Assist in the control and improvement of company purchasing spends against clearly defined targets

Benchmark current supply base to prove cost/quality competitiveness

Assist in the introduction & development of an effective vendor assessment programme

Support the management of systems that will effectively monitor and manage correct inventory levels in the business

Support and comply with inventory policies ensuring correct safety stocks and reduction in lead times

Negotiate contracts with current/new supply base and issue long term agreements to successful vendors

Support cost down activities across all areas of organization including make or buy and non-production items

Develop commodity business activity plans in line with agreed targets on cost reduction, quality and delivery

Support the rationalisation of supplier base and introduce supplier development programmes for key suppliers

Review Purchasing reports and place purchase orders in a timely manner for sufficient product to be delivered at the correct time that meets with the optimum quality

Expedite delinquent suppliers in terms of late delivery of parts and or information relevant to the operation of the company in order to ensure that zero line stoppages are achieved

Support and assist all internal and external customers to maximise the effectiveness of the business

Ensure that materials are of the correct specification and quality as dictated by internal procedures, design specifications and documentation

Assist in coaching and developing junior purchasing positions to the benefit of the individual and the company and to discharge any personal training needs identified as a result of staff appraisals

Communicate effectively with the supplier and where necessary the customer to ensure that the needs of both are met and to accompany internal staff when conducting supplier visits to ensure suppliers’ quality so that Goods Inwards Inspection is eliminated for non-safety critical parts

Bring to the attention of the Purchasing Manager any Raw Material Issues affecting Production

Where required, to attend daily production meetings to communicate and resolve any materials issues as they occur

Reduce cost and inventory in line with the company and Purchasing Managers plan without detriment to quality or customer service. The targets to achieve are as per company issued KPIs at the point in time

Ensure that the SAP business system is correct relating to information on suppliers within your remit

Ensure that Invoice Queries are resolved within the same month that the query is raised regardless of issue

Ensure that all Non-Conformances (SFRs) are actioned within 5 days of receipt within the Dept and ECRs and New Part forms are actioned within 3 days of receipt. This will be reviewed monthly with the Purchasing Manager

The Ideal Buyer Candidate:

MS office (Word, Excel - advanced)

Familiar with ERP, in particular SAP software, MRP systems & purchasing systems

Excellent negotiation skills with proven track record of cost reduction through use of appropriate strategic purchasing tools

Methodical approach to work & attention to detail

Effective expediting skills and experience of dealing with customers and suppliers at all levels is essential

Experience of working in a busy purchasing function

Ability to think strategically with an innovative approach to problem solving

Supplier Relationship Management

Good presentation and communication skills

Willingness to travel nationally and internationally when required

Buyer Benefits / Further Details:

Monday – Thursday: 08:00am – 16:30pm

Friday: 08:00am – 13:00pm

25 days annual leave

Plus a “special day” equivalent to one day per year

Health Shield – Employee Assistance Programme – including reclaim of dental costs, opticians, physio etc

Cycle to work scheme

Option to buy shares annually

Flexi time

Free parking

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years.
We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.
We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press.
The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record.
So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job!
Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you.