Senior Buyer - Fixed term contract
11 days ago
Leighton Buzzard
We are actively recruiting for a Senior Buyer to join an global company who have their UK Head Office based in Leighton Buzzard. This is a Fixed term Contract role, for a 6-month period, however, could be extended. If you have buying, purchasing or procurement experience, applyNOW! Location: Leighton Buzzard, with hybrid working (2-days a week). Working Hours: 08:00am - 17:00pm, Monday to Friday. Contract Type: 6-months, FTC. Start Date: ASAP, following successful interviews. Overview: • Assist the Purchasing Manager with maintaining strong relationships with new/existing suppliers., • Build partnerships with suppliers to negotiate the best terms, prices & service level agreements., • Leads the qualification efforts on prospective vendors based on documented processes & vendor surveys., • Leading ECO process for purchasing, working with the BOMAG team to ensure the ECO process is followed & completed on time., • Understands demand requirements & reacts decisively to resolve supply chain constraints., • Issue Purchase Orders for suppliers. Provide documentation on custom materials to suppliers., • Resolve differences with regard to supplier costs, quality, deliveries & payments., • Ensure Purchase Order delivery dates & confirmations are up to date at all times, & report any issues., • Review SAP daily in regard to Material Lists, Traffic Lights expedite/deferrals., • Reviews Past Stock Transfer Order/Purchase Order lines & ensure On Time delivery through effective order management., • Validates Supplier invoices., • Review SAP & update Master Data., • Monitor Supplier Delivery & Quality Performance, Produce forecast information using various reports., • Process delivery discrepancies, Vendor Rejects and raise Supplier corrective Action Requests., • Assist/reviewing and adjusting Safety stock levels and raising Purchase Orders to replenish stock for Remote Sites., • Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook., • Supports the buyers as required with monitoring of exception messages, outstanding Purchase orders, monthly forecasting, etc., • Supporting the Purchasing Manager as required to ensure Purchasing Team meet requirements., • Experience or involvement with MRPII/ERP/Advanced Planning Systems (SAP Preferred)., • 3 years experience of buying raw materials within a manufacturing environment., • End to end supply chain & operations process knowledge., • Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, customers and colleagues in all functions of the business., • Experience of dealing with international suppliers., • Confident in a fast-paced organization & handle multiple projects simultaneously., • Must have the availability to travel occasionally as required., • Ability to work to stringent KPI's & deadlines., • CIPS qualification (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply), Minimum level 3 - PREFERRED., • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software.