Operational Buyer

Responsibilities
We are currently recruiting for an Operational Buyer within the Purchasing Department (1VA). The successful candidate will report on a day-by- day basis to the Head of Purchasing. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter, dependable, thorough and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The successful individual must have strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and well-developed influencing skills, with a proven ability to build, manage and maintain relationships at all levels. Must possess excellent planning, scheduling, negotiating and organisational skills. The successful candidate must have a proven record of strong attention to detail as well as excellent reporting skills.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following

• Purchase material and services base on system requirements and LCC production program.
• General administration of all related processes, e.g. purchase orders, subcontract operations, sales orders, checking order confirmations.
• Maintain related item data within the MRP system.
• Monitor, analyse and optimise supplier delivery performance (Quantity, delivery dates), liaise with suppliers in case of discrepancies.
• Update delivery dates and escalate late deliveries.
• Process claims in relation to order quantity, delivery dates and packaging in cooperation with Quality Department and Goods Receiving Department.
• Identify internal and external stakeholder business needs, provide solutions and minimise risks.
• Analyse and optimise purchasing parameter to reduce inventory levels while maintaining availability of parts.
• Carry out quantity forecasts and determining requirements , sending forecasts to business partners.
• Participation in planning meetings
• Inbound logistics – ensuring notification in accordance with delivery conditions and optimisation of delivery.
• Permanent monitoring, analysis, and optimisation of stock levels.
• Other ancillary duties associated with the position.

Qualifications, Requirements & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience required in a purchasing role.
• A recognised qualification in a related discipline.
• Experience in Engineering / manufacturing environments is a distinct advantage.
• Highly motivated self-starter, dependable, can manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and well-developed influencing skills, with a proven ability to build, manage and maintain relationships at all levels.
• Must possess excellent planning, scheduling, negotiating and organisational skills.
• Proven record of strong attention to detail as well as excellent reporting skills.
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, etc) is essential.
• Advance skills with formulas, complex financial spreadsheets in MS Excel would be a plus.
• Experience of material planning, warranty management with and ERP system (BAAN) would be an advantage.

Benefits

What We Offer

Competitive Salary
Paid overtime
End of Year Bonus
Pension Scheme
Service Pay
Early finish on a Friday
21 days annual leave + Length of service days
Company Fixed Days
Subsidised canteen
Sports and Social Club
Retailer Discounts
Life Assurance
Refer a friend Scheme
Maternity Pay
Educational assistance
Career Progression Opportunities
Please note, CV's will not be accepted directly by email.
We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies for this role.
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Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Fiona Darby.
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