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Contract Strategic Buyer

Job Title; Buyer
Salary; £30,000 to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
Shift Pattern; 8.00am-5.00pm Monday to Friday
Location; Banbury
Our client, a specialist manufacturer based in Banbury, is seeking a Buyer. The Buyer will be responsible for all managing purchase orders and requisitions, liaising with suppliers, building relationships and ensuring the supplier is meeting the schedule of the build plan and the materials are ordered on time.
If you are seeking a new challenge as part of a growing company then please apply!
The Buyer Role;

  • Develop supplier relations for the supply of all parts to support multiple departments
  • Negotiate purchases of materials with suppliers
  • Building and maintaining a supply base while focusing on supplier development
  • Developing good relationships with suppliers to ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries made on time
  • Support with the general process for improvement to ensure an efficient and reliable sourcing of materials
  • Development of procurement strategy, establishment of purchasing budgets, plans, policies systems and procedures within the organisation
  • Negotiate key contracts terms and conditions to optimise value and compliance
  • Ensure that internal operations and supplier activities are carried out aligning in company policies
  • Product definition, attributes and specification cascade for sourcing activities
  • Conduct component count
  • Ensure the planning system is accurate and up to date
  • Negotiate costs down where appropriate
  • Manage supplier payments to ensure material planning and production processes are not disrupted
    The Buyer Candidate;
  • Experience in purchasing mechanical and electrical components and systems
  • Experience managing PO’s, requisitions, and possess strong attention to detail along with a high level of computer literacy and competence
  • Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Have the ability to take ownership and manage the purchasing process from end to end
  • Decisive decision making skills that consider the facts, goals, constraints and risks
  • Aerospace or automotive experience is an advantage
  • Able to fact find information, identify key issues, comparing data from different sources – draw appropriate conclusions to arrive at appropriate solutions
  • To comply with all company policies and procedure
    The Buyer Benefits;
  • Competitive salary
  • Time off over Christmas
  • On site gym
  • Staff events
  • Free car parking
  • Pension scheme
    If you are interested in the Buyer opportunity please apply directly through this website or call Jacob Thomas Associates

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