Interim Buyer
Interim Buyer
Poole, Dorset | £30,000pa pro-rata | 6 Month Contract | Full-time | Hybrid Working
We are seeking an experience purchasing professional to join our team of 5, to support our supply chain processes during a period of heightened customer demand.
Role Responsibilities
- Ensure system data is effectively maintained, re-order policies are appropriate and MRP demand signals are interpreted to support efficient management of required materials.
- Effectively manage supplier relationships driving improved supplier performance, including supplier visits within the UK and overseas
- Prepare Request for Quotations (RFQ's) and negotiate terms with potential suppliers
- Maintain SAP workflow tasks accordingly
- Work with Planning team to maintain optimised inventory levels whilst maximising performance to customers.
- Request order confirmation from suppliers and ensure they meet requirements and terms
- Expedite orders with suppliers and coordinate issuing of delivery schedule priorities.
- Action Quality Rejects and Quality Investigation Reports in a timely manner by liaising with suppliers and the quality personnel
- Action goods receipt discrepancies and queries in a timely manner by liaising with suppliers and the goods-inwards personnel
- Action invoice discrepancies and queries in a timely manner by liaising with suppliers and the finance personnel
- Participate in negotiations, secure capacity and forecasting
- Support the Supply Management function to record and monitor KPI's to optimise supply chain performance in support of spares and production requirements
- Communicate progress and escalate recurring issues to key stakeholders
- Support other team members with regards to escalation of progressing issues with suppliers
- Maintain safe working practises for self and others in accordance with the Company's policy on Health and Safety
Person Specification
- Previous experience in purchasing/buyer role within manufacturing
- Competent navigating and using ERP/MRP systems, ideally SAP
- Strong knowledge of production and inventory management
- Skills in relationship management, sourcing for manufacturing and/or projects
Company Information
Part of a global manufacturing organisation, we are forerunners in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke water and waste systems for the marine, energy and defence industries.
Wish to Apply?
Send a copy of your CV to Anna Curtis at Insignis Talent -
- Duration: 6 Months
- Rate: Pro-rata
- Location: Poole, England
- Type: Contract
- Industry: Purchasing
- Recruiter: STR Group Limited
- Contact: Anna Curtis
- Tel: +44 (0)2392315073
- Email: to view click here
- Posted: 2024-09-09 14:58:48 -
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