Portfolio Procurement have been engaged by our leading Bedfordshire based client to recruit for an Electronics Buyer.
The role:
- Taking a proactive role in managing the company's supplier and cost base
- Identifying new supplier and/or product opportunities
- Driving new product development, innovation, and resourcing activity
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of the Purchasing function
Responsibilities:
- Day to day commercial management of the supplier base
- Product sourcing to include supplier prospecting, assessment of their pedigree, capability, customer base, financial well-being, price competitiveness, product quality, service levels, etc.
- Supplier contracts, agreements, and commercial terms (price, lead time, payment terms, delivery terms, returns arrangements, rebate arrangements, etc.)
- Driving savings, working capital improvements and supply chain efficiencies through effective negotiation and procurement
- Validation of cost price movements by reference to changes in market indices (raw
Skills and Experience:
- Educated to Degree Level
- 2+ years' experience in an OEM product sourcing/buying role with experience of working with a global third-party supplier base
- Proven track record of delivering results, cost savings and improvements
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a thorough and accurate approach to work
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in both a team environment and on own
- Negotiation experience in a previous procurement or supply chain role
- Organised, resourceful and a lateral thinker with a proactive approach to tasks
- Ability to work effectively in high pressure and deadline driven situations
- Computer literate with strong Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookup, etc)
- Drive, ambition and enthusiasm to deliver results and progress within the organisation
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