project buyer

Our client are a large engineering firm who are looking to recruit various staff to grow the business.

Overview

The purpose of this role is to source all goods/services for Projects working with requirements from a Bill of Material (BOM), in accordance with Business Processes and Procedures, and to achieve best possible Commercial Terms.

Key Accountabilities

Source items as necessary to ensure that all relevant items/services are available to deliver all projects on time. Negotiating agreements for the supply of goods and services to meet project requirements at optimum costs.
Support the monitoring of supplier performance to ensure that they conform to the conditions of contract and that they are a viable business capable of meeting the company’s needs.
Liaise with Key Stakeholders to gain a full understanding of their requirements and ensure supply meets Bill of Material (BOM) detail.
A good understanding of the Quality Grading approach for each specific customer as this drives the documentation requirements
Taking a business perspective, support internal customers to implement effective supplier relationships
Take responsibility and accountability of your Project Purchase Orders from PO placement to final Quality Clearance (including pro-active expediting throughout, minimise delays for production, liaising with stakeholders at all times)
Work with Supply Chain and Procurement Managers on negotiations for annual contracts for specified goods and services for working cost effectively
Identify new and alternative sources of supply to avoid over dependence on too few suppliers and maintain market competitiveness.
To challenge costs and support the organisation in achieving the savings target
5 years minimum experience in a Procurement role is essential (preferably in Manufacturing and/or Engineering)
CIPS qualified – desirable or willing to work towards
A good understanding of commercial and contract knowledge
Confidence and the Ability to Chair meetings for Project requirement with Suppliers, arranging meetings and follow up actions if required
Proactive and ability to work in a very busy environment
Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail when reviewing and analysing project requirements and costs
Ability to meet deadlines and competing priorities set out by Projects to ensure Production Schedules can be met
Ability to adapt to using new systems and processes to meet business needs
Excellent communication skills
To proactively manage Supplier relationships
To apply please forward your cv in word format