SUMMARY:
To ensure that products and components are bought on time, at the most competitive price, negotiating with suppliers to challenge current material costs / lead times.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Order Processing
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Processing orders on the ERP system
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Ensure data is maintained accurately on the ERP system, including purchase and current cost data
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Ensure up-to-date information is communicated about lead times and delivery dates
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Ensure minimum stock levels are always maintained
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Make certain all purchasing transactions continue to be conducted ethically
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Ensure preferred supplier lists are maintained
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Monitor delivery against orders, pro-actively highlighting any issues to the Buyer and resolving where possible
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Updating orders following receipt of Order acknowledgments and inputting delivery KPI data
Negotiation
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Speak regularly to suppliers to influence the reduction of cost of goods sold and lead times, of products, raw materials and components
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Discuss and agree supply changes with Engineering Design to ensure that product specification, quality and safety is maintained at all times
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Negotiate supply agreements with nominated suppliers on price, quality and service
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Further develop supplier relationships
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential criteria
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Proven ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers, to ensure products and components are bought at the most competitive price
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Proven track record of cost saving and developing supplier relationships
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Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with suppliers and colleagues at all levels of the businesses
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Excellent communication and influencing skills
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Results orientated with strong business acumen
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Experience of accurately working with and manipulating financial data
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Demonstrate a pragmatic approach to adapt to changing circumstances
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Excellent attention to detail
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Excellent organisational and time management skills
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Excellent IT skills, Excel, V-lookups, Pivot tables, including the ability to learn new software packages
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Ability to work to tight deadlines
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Experience of working with a wide and diverse product range
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Experience or recent knowledge of working with ERP or similar systems
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Commitment to ethical procurement
Desirable criteria
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A strong commercial appreciation about the company, markets and industry
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CIPS or equivalent degree qualification would be advantageous
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Experience of working in a Fast Paced Manufacturing / Engineering environment, particularly a highly regulated industry, such as medical devices