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Senior Buyer

  • Location: Stafford
  • Salary: £53000 - £57000 per annum + Bonus Scheme and Hybrid Working
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 3 months ago

  • Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Function: Buyer
  • Contact: Adam Davies
  • Contact Email: adamdavies@coretalent.co.uk
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 10 February 2024
  • Job Ref: 32493/001_1704964545

SENIOR BUYER- GLOBAL ENGINEERING BUSINESS (Engine Systems)

£55,000+ Bonus Scheme/ Excellent Hybrid working flexibility/ Company Benefits

I am currently working with a global Engineering Business outfit who are looking for a senior level purchasing professional to work on a number of exciting high profile projects. This is a newly created position that will give the role holder superb opportunities for career development and progression. You will be joining a thriving business that has a healthy order book for the next 15 years!!

The Role

Reporting directly to the site Purchasing & Supply Chain Director, you will be leading the Management of supply chain within a number of business critical projects. Working strategically and with the support of business project and engineering teams, you will be tasked with sourcing new suppliers to strengthen the supply chain and developing relationships with key existing suppliers via effective vendor management including commercial term flow down to meet commitment dates. You will be reporting any risks/movements to internal stakeholders/management.

Duties and responsibilities:-

  • Create a company supply chain strategy.
  • Reviewing and updating supply chain practices in line with company policies and regulations.
  • Analysing supply chain data and issue solving with alternative solution planning.
  • Management of orders for specific contracts with high-profile supplier relationships.
  • Contract management for key supplier/purchase orders including commercial flow-down of T&Cs
  • Analyse data to find bottle necks and other issues with delivery etc.
  • Find cost effective solutions for supply chain processes.
  • Collaborate with other departments to create co-ordinated plans for business growth

Requirements and skills:-

  • Experience in a senior/ strategic purchasing role
  • Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes, preferably within a low volume manufacturing setting
  • Must have a recent background working in engineering environment
  • Excellent procurement experience and experience with ERP systems.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational and project management skills.

THE COMPANY

The business is a true market leader in their field and have an excellent track record for developing their people and providing routes for progression! This is a newly created role, brought about due to the volume of work the business have. The position will have unprecedented routes to career progression and development, this is not an opportunity to be missed! Due to recent re-structuring, this role has real potential for growth within the organisation. If this Senior Buyer role is of interest, then please don't hesitate to apply NOW!