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Buyer required to join a small purchasing team for a global organisation. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager the Buyer will manage spend on various categories across multiple manufacturing sites taking a sustainable supplier centric approach.
This role involves strategic negotiation, risk management, and vendor relationship development to ensure a smooth flow of materials and successful delivery of customer orders. The Buyer will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, support New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI), and manage supplier performance to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Key Responsibilities:

Category Management: Manage spend across various categories, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals and supporting multiple manufacturing sites.
Supplier Negotiation: Negotiate stock holding agreements and other mechanisms to ensure a smooth flow of materials and minimise disruptions in production.
Supply Chain Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring customer order delivery success and minimising impact from parts shortages or delays.
Parts Availability Communication: Effectively communicate any risks related to parts availability and explore all options for resolution, taking appropriate actions to prevent disruptions.
Purchase Order Management: Place purchase orders for system-driven manufacturing materials and requisitioned parts, ensuring timely delivery and stock replenishment.
Process Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements, driving efficiency and productivity within the procurement function.
Supplier Development: Work closely with suppliers to support the achievement of KPIs, driving continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Vendor Performance Management: Monitor and manage vendor performance, including participation in supplier audits and taking corrective actions when necessary.
Supplier Sourcing: Identify potential new suppliers and negotiate favourable terms with both existing and new suppliers to optimise cost and quality.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to ensure effective communication and alignment on procurement strategies.
NPD/NPI Support: Actively participate in New Product Development (NPD), New Product Introduction (NPI), and engineering change activities, coordinating suppliers and stock requirements.
Customer Support: Provide procurement support to strategic customers, ensuring their needs are met through effective supplier and material management.Qualifications:

Proven experience in procurement or buying roles, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing supplier relationships.
Ability to identify and mitigate supply chain risks, with a focus on maximising customer satisfaction.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
Experience with New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI) processes is preferred.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to drive process improvements.
Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite