Senior Buyer

Job Description

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Buyer and play a pivotal role in ensuring a seamless and efficient supply chain operation.

Our Client is a global leader in the exciting and growing field of machine vision and they are looking for a an experienced Senior Buyer to join their team on a permanent basis.

With annual revenue of $1 Billion. Our client is a financially strong international company with a culture that maintains the fast-paced, creative environment of a startup. Their Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast culture recognizes their employees for their innovation, perseverance, and hard work in a fun and rewarding environment. They value in-person team collaboration, while offering remote workplace flexibility up to two days a week

Essential Functions

• Manage supply of material for projects through to transfer to Mass Production.
• Execute on Purchase Orders with the supply base to ensure Supplier meets request dates
• Expedite delivery of material to meet customer demands
• Maintain PO due dates in the business system
• Provide weekly updates on the delivery and commitment of material to wider Operations team.
• Manage and take responsibilities specifically relating to Buyer activities such as OTR, Invoice Issues, Receiving Issues and MRB.
• Support the purchasing team with reporting on weekly basis.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Enhance value by implementing targeted actions to reduce unit prices and engage in spot negotiations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers negotiating contracts, prices, timeline
• Sourcing new products, developing, and implementing purchasing strategies
• Drive process improvements around procurement systems and processes
• Determine and manage inventory needs, ensuring that all procured items meet quality standards and specifications

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment while demonstrating initiative to lead in other projects.
• Understand and negotiate vendor commits.
• Analyze data and understand it
• Manage suppliers to meet requirements
• Drive schedule changes to meet ever changing requirements
• Strong attention to detail
• Interpret ECOs, BOMs, Process Flows
• Proficient in PC quality data entry, MS Access, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Powerpoint.

Minimum Education And Work Experience Required

• 8+ years experience in a similar role
• 3rd Level Qualification in Business/Supply Chain or related discipline. APICS/IIPIM desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in analyzing data
• Demonstrable experience in owning and completing tasks/projects.
• Experience in ERP systems is required, preferably in SAP.
• Strong working knowledge of Supply Chain Management principles such as MRP & inventory planning & control.

Embark on a rewarding journey where your expertise will shape the future of the supply chain operations. They offer competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a vibrant workplace culture that celebrates diversity and excellence.

Ready to make your mark? Apply now by submitting your CV and a compelling cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and your vision for supply chain success!

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