Job Ref: 214174005

Date: 2021-07-12 09:25:40

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Quality Personnel are recruiting a Senior Buyer for our client based in Milton Keynes.

The focus is to drive overall Value by optimizing Quality, Service, Cost, and Inventory. This will be achieved by building close partnerships with existing as well as new suppliers. This position is committed to timely and efficient launching of new products, activating alternative sources, negotiating purchasing agreements, conducting bids, etc. to meet the Company’s short- and long-term business plans. Additionally, this position may have day to day buying accountability for assigned component and material categories for select markets as well as responsibility for managing other personnel.

Main Duties

* Find and on-board new vendors

* Source all new products to meet Quality, Service, Cost and Inventory requirements

* All existing supplier Quality, Service, Cost and Inventory related topics

* Manage a diverse supplier base that provides agility and value

* Track the performance of suppliers and ensure they are meeting established targets

* Supplier payment, invoicing, and other related administrative topics

* Oversee and mentor all assigned personnel

To be considered

* Qualifications in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Engineering, or related disciplines

* 10+ total years progressive career growth in strategic procurement, sourcing, and inventory management with a portion of the time in managerial roles

* Procurement background in commodities such as aluminum, stainless steel, galvanized steel, plastic extrusion, injection molding, textiles, fiber glass, and concrete are a plus

* Global procurement leadership responsibilities with deep experience working with suppliers and a proven track record of creating sourcing strategies that resulted in significant cost savings

* Experience working with a mainstream Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool – e.g. Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, etc.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the role/s has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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