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SalaryHello,
My client is a specialist, with over 60 years experience, in the design and manufacture of high integrity valves for critical nuclear, oil & gas, petrochemical and marine applications. They are based in Broastone, Poole and are currently in need of a Buyer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate the purchase of raw material/castingsas required and directed in line with requirements generated via the MRP system, ensuring OTIF requirements are fully achieved.
- Review MRP rescheduling requirements and make informed decisions from outcome.
- Continually review data and suggest changes to buying & stocking patterns to optimize best practice e.g. improve stock turns, reduce stock, lead time, cost saving etc.
- Ensure all purchasing activities are completed in a controlled and professional manner in line with the demands of the business.
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure quality, commercial and delivery targets are achieved in keeping with the business requirements.
- Provide information and support as required to departmental managers and other internal customers which will include but not be limited to delivery dates and pricing for products.
- Proactively expedite of outstanding orders with suppliers to ensure there is no impact on production schedules.
- Work with all business areas to develop and maintain a culture of continuous improvement and change.
- Assist in the development of Suppliers in line with the needs of the business and in accordance with the supplier reduction / Rationalisation program.
- Assist in the reduction of inventory by purchasing parts in an appropriate manner in line with appropriate logistics and inventory replenishment systems with suppliers.
- Ensure Flow lines are stocked in accordance with production requirements.
- Visit suppliers to establish core strengths and build sound and professional supplier relationships.
- Perform other such duties commensurate with the nature and level of the post as may be reasonably required.
Essentials:
- Experience in raw material and casting industry.
- Experience in a similar Purchasing role within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
- Holds a professional purchasing qualification (CIPS Level 4).
- Good understanding and working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.
- Experience of Pull Systems Kanban etc.
- Skilled in the reading of an engineering drawings.
- Reliable and dependable.
- Methodical and organised in the execution of work.
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and target focused.
- Proactive approach with a positive attitude, demonstrating the ability to identify solutions to challenges.
- Ability to demonstrate a desire to succeed and to work as part of a team and work independently.
- Ability to learn new skills and procedures and work to tight deadlines and timescales whilst remaining calm under pressure.
- Flexible with the ability to work to deadlines and the determination to see a job through to a satisfactory conclusion.
- Customer focused and fully committed to continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Negotiation and analytical skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Standard business tools (specifically Excel).
Desirables
An understanding of Lean practice and principles.
Understanding of Efacs MRP.
The salary for this role is £40k per annum.
Please respond with an up to date CV to be considered.
