Job Ref: 215339490

Date: 2021-12-07 21:41:03

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As a Buyer, you will purchase goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply.

Here, you will ensure the company receives value for money on all purchases, benchmark and manage suppliers to achieve optimal delivery for Ultra. Naturally, you will work to improve quality, cost and delivery using Ultra KPI’s and the IFS MRP system.

Key Responsibilities as a Buyer

* Purchase goods and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets

* To ensure MRP data is accurate, maintain accurate part and supplier MRP data including lead-times, cost and supplier evaluations

* Ensure continuous supply of required material and communicate and supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations

* Manage supplier order books and effectively expedite and prioritise orders to ensure Goods/Services are available to the manufacturing team at the right time.

* Liaise with Production, QA and Programmes to ensure product and service quality levels are maximized

* On-time-in-full delivery of materials and services to support project milestones.

* Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities

* To assist in developing ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.

* Support the timely return of any defective material deliveries to respective vendors and procure replacement materials in accordance with company procedures and processes whilst minimizing any impact on project milestones

Skills, Qualification and Experience as a Buyer

* Experience in direct procurement in a regulated environment.

* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with personnel at all levels of the organization.

* Working knowledge of ERP and MRP systems (such as IFS).

* Ability to work to deadlines is key to success in this role

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