Location
Wilmslow, Cheshire | United Kingdom
Job description
BUYER - MACHINERY MANUFACTURER - WILMSLOW
Ready to be the driving force behind our procurement success? We're on the lookout for a stellar Buyer to join our team and shape the way we source materials.
Your Mission: As our Buyer Extraordinaire, your main gig is to snag the best raw materials and components, ensuring our production schedule stays seamless and our quality game is top-notch. Cost efficiency is your middle name, but you're not just about saving – you're all about elevating our supply chain game while delivering unmatched customer service. Consider yourself the right-hand to our Procurement Manager, providing the essential support to keep things moving.
Your Playbook:
- Dive into purchasing raw materials and components, making sure we hit production targets and overall company objectives.
- Craft plans to ensure purchased parts are not just good but optimal in value, quality, and punctuality.
- Be the savings superhero, identifying and implementing cost reduction initiatives like a pro.
- Keep a watchful eye on suppliers, taking corrective action when needed. Regular meetings and benchmarking exercises are your tjing.
- Lead the charge on supplier relationships, making sure KPIs meet business targets.
- Take the reins on the raw materials process and MRO distribution component spend, guiding your team to success.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to implement improvements and identify areas of risk and cost-effectiveness.
- Develop suppliers through value engineering activities and process enhancements.
- Manage SLAs with suppliers and streamline Purchase Order schedules for a smoother ride.
Your Superpowers:
- A solid grip on the purchasing lifecycle for castings and raw materials, MRO distribution types.
- Understanding of procurement in a make-to-order setup with a commercial edge.
- CIPS qualification is a plus, but hey, we value experience too.
- Fluent in the language of manufacturing MRP/ERP Systems.
- Organized with killer time management skills – you know how to prioritize like a boss.
- Communication and negotiation are your forte, and you're not afraid to take the lead when needed.
- Ready to jet-set? Flexibility to travel within the UK, Europe, and beyond is your thing.
- Spot opportunities, initiate value engineering, and make things happen.
- Analytical, presentational, and quick on your feet – problem-solving is second nature.
- Tech-savvy with a strong command of Microsoft Office.
If you're up for the challenge, ready to drive change, and embody our company values, we want you on our team. Safety first, but innovation and a results-driven attitude are a close second. Let's make procurement history together!
Apply now and let's get this show on the road. ????
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