A recognised high volume manufacturer are currently looking to strengthen their Purchasing department with the appointment of a Senior Buyer.

As Senior Buyer, you will ensure the return of savings targets set out in the company budget process, ensure all NPI Project targets are met, continually propose savings generated through the area of the supply chain responsible for and ensure strong supplier performance.

Working from their manufacturing facility in Birmingham, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for:

• Direct procurement of materials and parts for manufacture.
• Ongoing management of a direct material spend assigned.
• Working towards year-on-year cost savings and supply chain improvements.
• Close liaison with Engineering.
• Reading engineering drawings and managing bills of material.
• Deliver sourcing projects to achieve defined business goals and objectives both financial and non-financial.
• Sourcing requirements will include products, services and minor works as well as sourcing new programmes through a full tender process.
• Sourcing projects and control progress ensuring cost and time targets are met.
• Strategic sourcing, run structured procurement process with defined governance.
• Supplier engagement.
• Ability to negotiate, including running and planning negotiations.
• Negotiations with 1st Tier Suppliers.
• Analysis of 2nd Tier Supplier costs.
• Global bench marking and ensuring total cost is understood.
• Extensive liaison with internal customer base.
• Monitor commodity global prices and market trends.
• Influencing cost drivers.
• Ensure that all Quality, Environment, and Health and Safety legislation are adhered to.
• Ensure all department procedures are adhered to.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and cleanliness in the department, to the businesses 5S working philosophy.
• Consistently identify opportunities for improvement within the department and record all improvements
• Any other duties to support the needs of the business.

Ideally, you will have relevant degree qualification or equivalent (CIPS qualified or working towards) and proven experience in purchasing function within the manufacturing industry.

If you believe you have the required skills and experience please apply now.

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