Buyer
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Interim (3+ Months)
£40k - £50k DOE.
Seymour John are looking for an immediately available Buyer on an interim basis for a period of 3+ months. Working as part of a small team, you will be responsible for day-to-day operational activities associated with a busy purchasing function.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
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Manage spend on various categories across multiple manufacturing sites taking a sustainable supplier centric approach.
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Negotiate stock holding agreements or other methods to enable smooth materials flow.
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Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to maximise customer order delivery success.
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Purchase Order placement for both system driven manufacturing materials and requisitioned parts.
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Supplier development to support achievement of KPIs.
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Manage vendor performance including involvement with supplier audits.
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Identify potential new suppliers and negotiate best terms from all suppliers.
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Interaction with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
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Involvement with NPD, NPI and engineering change activity and effective co-ordination of suppliers and stock requirements
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Work effectively to support strategic customers.
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Experience of fast paced manufacturing procurement.
Schedule
Monday to Friday on site