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 -