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Senior Buyer

  • Location: Wimborne Minster
  • Salary: £350 - £400 per day
  • Job Type:Contract/Interim

Posted 8 months ago

  • Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Function: Buyer
  • Contact: Adam Davies
  • Contact Email: adamdavies@coretalent.co.uk
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 09 September 2023
  • Job Ref: 32108/001_1691673093

SENIOR BUYER- ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING BUSINESS

£350- £400 per day

9- 12 MONTH CONTRACT/ INSIDE IR35

I am currently working with a global outfit who are looking for a senior level purchasing professional on a 9-12 month contract basis.

The Role

Reporting directly to the site Purchasing & Supply Chain Director, you will be leading the Management of supply chain for purchase orders relating to specific contracts, including strategy generation. For this role you must be a UK national with ability to attain security clearance (minimum BPSS).The role will ensure the timely procurement of materials via effective vendor management including commercial term flowdown to meet commitment dates. To ensure materials are progressed from receipt through to acceptance, 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 strategic purchasing or similar.

Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes, preferably in defence sector

Excellent procurement experience and experience with ERP systems.

Strong communication skills.

Excellent organisational and project management skills.