Buyer

The client is one of the worlds best know engineering and service companies. Working from their UK HQ, we are working with them to recruit a buyer to the technical team.

Job Description:
Management of a section within a small purchasing team to ensure goods and services are provided on time and at best cost for the efficient running of the business.

 Forecasting likely levels of demand of services, products and/or component parts to be used in any manufacturing process
 Control and maintain cost of materials while ensuring there supply to production areas and other departments.
 Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities
 Develop sourcing strategies that will give the business benefits in direct or indirect cost reduction and material availability.
 Negotiation of contracts to secure materials and obtain best cost opportunities.
 Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors
 Ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives
 Management of small team of buyers. Ensuring that the team remains focused motivated and achieve the tasks set to them.
 Setting of performance targets for your team and appraising their performance against the targets.
 Monitor and act on supplier performance measures, bringing in new measures where required.
 Purchasing representative at inter-departmental meetings as and when required.
 Direct purchasing of items in accordance with the companies established policies and procedures.
 An awareness and understanding of responsibilities outlined in the Company’s environmental procedures.
 You may be required to train personnel within a specified area subject to your qualifications and experience

Candidate Requirements:
 Minimum five years experience in a Buyer role, preferably in the aerospace/engineering.
 Demonstrable experience in contract negotiation
 Good communication skills essential, both written and oral.
 Knowledge of Supply Chain Management.
 Must be familiar with the procurement of all commodities.
 Computer literate (Microsoft Packages)

 Good negotiation and commercial skills
 Self-motivated and able to work under pressure in a fast moving environment
 Leadership skills required
 Team player
 Good oral and written communication and analytical skills
 A good standard of numeracy in order to analyse facts and figures
 A confident and mature approach
 Tact and diplomacy

Must be degree level educated and /or be CIPS qualified. (or part completed)