Senior Buyer, Manufacturing Supply Chain
Hybrid working potential
Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be assisting our well-established and innovative manufacturing client in the hire of a new Senior Buyer.
Main duties include;
- Purchasing of direct materials in line with operational requirements. Actioning the requirements of MRP.
- Re-phasing deliveries and expediting where necessary.
- Maintaining part and procurement parameters in MRP/ERP, i.e. supplier lead times, strategic safety stocks, yields.
- Ensure all purchase orders and amendments are always up to date in the supply chain system.
- Running tender processes for new requirements, negotiating pricing and terms and conditions.
- Develop and maintain proactive supplier relationships.
- Inventory management. Work with internal and external partners to optimise stock and ensure stock is provided in line with product lifecycle and business requirements.
- Identify and manage cost reduction initiatives.
- Supplier Quality - work with suppliers and other departments to ensure robust corrective actions are in place to deal with non-conformity
Ideal candidates will have the following;
- CIPS or working experience to match in a procurement role, from any similar industries or FMCG, ideally 3 years +.
- Knowledge and experience of running MRP systems.
- Experience in implementing Pull Control or Vendor Managed Inventory processes with suppliers.
- Fantastic relationship building skills and the ability to work in a complex and fast faced environment.
As well as a competitive salary and training, company benefits include;
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension pays 6%
- Company bonus scheme
- Health Cash Plan
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