Technical Buyer
Location Royston, England Date posted November 11, 2024 Job ID 17978- Pro-actively identify, escalate and address risks to production requirements. Includes but not limited to: Supplier capacity constraints/shutdowns, supplier lead times, schedule stability, and planned deviation to expected inventory levels.
- Manage specific allocated supplier performance and relationships, both existing and new opportunities.
- Secure supplier capacity and communicate accurate forecasting.
- Set up and manage vendor contracts relative to your supplier base.
- Select, qualify, and set up new suppliers. This includes price negotiation and service level definition to better improve business targets and objectives.
- Reduce outstanding obsolescence and end of life material challenges while ensuring the inventory holding is adhering to company targets.
- Support the Engineering department in the effective implementation of new parts, where needed.
- Develop and foster a close relationship with relevant Engineering team members to actively represent the Customers Voice. Attend and participate actively in relevant design review meetings where necessary.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
- At least 2 years of experience in a technical procurement role, managing supplier relationships, facilitating supplier selection and sourcing new components, assemblies, and systems.
- Experience with SAP and a good working knowledge of material management systems including MRP.
- Ability to create and execute supplier development strategies and supplier rationalization projects.
- Ability to interact with suppliers, peers, employees, and external agencies.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritize workload.
- Delivery focused mindset, with demonstrable track record of on-time delivery.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Competitive salary
- Employee bonus plan (up to 4%)
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Free onsite parking
- Career progression and development opportunities
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 4x salary Life Assurance
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support mental health and wellbeing.
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