Assistant Buyer (NE40JG) Didcot, England
| Salary: | Pension, Holiday, health cover |
Our Client;
Our client boasts a 40 year history specialising in precision fabrication and welding for highly-regulated industries. Who due to continued growth are looking to add a Assistant Buyer to their experienced & highly motivated team.
Main responsibilities;
- Coordinate the contracting, sourcing and buying of quality components and materials used in product manufacture. Carry out regular visits to maintain standards and resolve supplier issues
- Assist Risk Mitigation plans based on Supplier performance and commercial risk measurements
- Arrange Supplier meetings with minuted actions and responsibilities
- Ensure Supply Agreements and/or Blanket Orders are in place for approved key suppliers.
- Liaise with both Internal and External customers in order to maintain agreed quality standards and delivery dates.
- Facilitate resolution of Quality and delivery issues relating to Goods received
- Drive appropriate initiatives and continuous improvement programmes in order to add value
- Manage smaller spend suppliers and act as a point of contact for all Internal meetings and challenges
- To maintain and or/update system requirements and KPIs to monitor progress against targets
- Support cost reduction and productivity programmes
- Engage with new Suppliers, managing the transition and implementation from RFQ stage through to delivery
- NPI new business support
About you;
- Proven experience in a Procurement role within a manufacturing environment.
- Contract negotiation
- Creative and innovative attitude
- Strong analytical approach
- Understanding of manufacturing
- Experience with an ERP based Materials Management system
- CIPS qualified (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) or equivalent. Desirable but not essential
Benefits;
- Holiday
- Pension
- Competitive annual bonus
- Private health care after 12 months
- Holiday increase per year served
Commutable locations;
Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford, Oxford, Bicester, Wantage, Oxford, Cowley, Thame, Bicester, Witney, Aylesbury
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