We have a new role now available for a Manufacturing Buyer to join a Procurement team for a locally based Manufacturing firm based in Salisbury. The role is a new position and will see you take ownership of the buying of goods and services to meet the Company’s operational requirements and strategic direction. You will be required to ensure administrative and regulatory compliance with regard to Procurement activities, cross-train, address deficits in current functional performance and begin to set up a foundation for strategic function,
Principal Accountabilities include:
Obtain prices from file/supplier/price lists.
Raise order complete with job reference, site, prices and delivery date.
Check database daily for overdue deliveries and chase where necessary.
Poor quality/shortfalls, sort out as necessary and advise implications where necessary to relevant personnel.
Chase items to ensure delivery on required dates.
Purchase goods and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met
Carry out all relevant administrative tasks related to Purchase Orders
Be team-oriented person and mesh seamlessly into the existing structure
Liaise with vendors and user departments to provide a high degree of visibility
Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and suggest cost reduction initiative
Prepare reports and updates as and when required
Work closely with others in the procurement function to implement opportunities for continuous improvement in the function and business as a whole
Adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of self, staff and visitors
Negotiate and administer RFQ’s, contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies, procedures and relevant regulations
Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract and general compliance
Conducts and executes Supplier Management processes (e.g. qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification)
Implements strategies to ensure long-term, cost-efficient supply of materials
Ensures a close cooperation with Internal Customers (requisitioners to ensure customer care and early involvement
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Relevant academic training and experience would be advantageous but not necessary
Exposure to a strategic and operational procurement environments
Computer literate, with Office skills/abilities
The candidate must be capable of and must want to grow into a more autonomous role
An understanding of construction and engineering, technical DWGS and specifications
Experience in a manufacturing environment would be advantageous
This role is full time and will play a pivotal role within the continued growth of the business. You will work closely with a Procurement Manager building the team and enhancing the quality of the products used within the business.
This is a full time role based in the offices in Salisbury for further information please contact Louise our lead consultant today.