Buyer
Barnstaple
£32k - £35k
Excellent Benefits
 
 
The Company
 
A leading provider of manufacturing services and manufacturer of electronic components that believes advanced electronics is the key to a brighter, smarter future. Working on advanced flight controls, smart surgical tools, intelligent vehicle charging and seamless automation, the company is full of creative and passionate people working towards a common goal within aerospace and defence, industrial and the transportation industries. 
 
What is the purpose of the Buyer role?
 
As a buyer, you will be responsible for the procurement of parts and management of suppliers to support the operation of the company in Barnstaple
 
What will be the responsibilities of the buyer?
 

• To identify purchasing requirements for production and new product development.
• Researching, selection and purchasing of products and materials.
• Negotiating with suppliers to ensure best price, quantities and delivery times
• Ensuring timely delivery of inbound orders.
• Analysing trends to make sound purchasing decisions.
• Ensuring strong relationships and process controls with suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement through measurable KPIs.
• Placing purchase orders for production requirements, non-production and NPI.
• Supporting supplier performance and development.
• Ensuring cost, delivery and inventory targets are met.
• Maintaining accurate data with MRP system.

 
What skills and experience will the Buyer have?
 

• Proven supplier relationship management.
• Experience in all aspects of supply chain from programme definition, NPI, production to aftermarket.
• Effective cross-functional engagement.
• Cost management.
• Lean tools and techniques.
• Project management.
• Experience in aerospace or similar.
• Extensive experience in working in low volume, high product mix, build-to-print environments and design to spec environments.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Change management.
• Import/Export compliance.

 
What will the Buyer get in return?

• £32k-£35k
• Performance related bonus
• Company share save scheme
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Medical cover
• Discounted gym membership
• Contributory pension scheme
• Fresh fruit and hot drinks
• Free parking