Buyer

TT Electronics; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global manufacturer as a Buyer, responsible for coordinating materials to support production schedules. This role requires excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, along with strong communication abilities. You'll work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and manage inventory effectively. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a degree in a relevant field, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with supply chain and procurement principles.
• Experience in demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite flow of materials to support production.
• Manage inventory levels and supplier interactions.
• Negotiate purchase orders and manage obsolescence.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree Level Education

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MRP / ERP Systems

Job description

Company Overview

COME JOIN OUR JOURNEY!

When you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to engineering and manufacturing electronic solutions enabling a safer, healthier and more sustainable world. Simply put, we are a global manufacturer with a passion for engineering advanced electronics that benefit our planet and people for future generations. We are committed to having a positive impact on the world through a culture built around safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships. Our teams are fueled by performance and expertise, leading the charge in innovation, efficiency and delivering world-class customer service. Be part of the journey.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

Introduction

The Buyer has the primary responsibility of co-ordinating and expediting the flow of materials to support production schedules. Other responsibilities include managing inventory levels, supporting material/product level revisions, interacting/co-ordinating with suppliers on a variety of topics and supporting other business functions as required.This is a highly networked role that requires an ability to work under pressure and to challenging deadlines with attention to detail and the ability to cope with multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Validate authenticity of MRP and order book and manage both, keeping data topical.Keep critical shortage sheet topical and accurate.Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of production material as required to support the forecast and production schedule.Negotiate MOQ's and EOQ's to obtain best price.Manage obsolescence with the suppliers and highlight any liabilities.Expedite or defer orders as required in line with schedule/inventory changes.Raise purchase orders to support manual requisitions as required.Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on time delivery of all materials.Facilitation of non-confirming product back to suppliers and expediting of relevant return parts and paperwork.Set up and maintain master system procurement parameters (MOQ, lead time, safety stock).Facilitate problem resolutions with stakeholders as required (to include but not limited to):-• Booking in queries• BOM queries (including cross referencing)• Demand queries• Invoice queriesCarry out supplier visits as and when required.Manage supplier KPl's and agree action plans to drive improvements

Flow down customer T&C's and quality requirements to suppliers as required.Compliance to company and industry policies and procedures.Collaborative approach with all internal stakeholders and provide high level of customer service, including recommending solutions and alternative supply options.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

Core and Desireable Skills and Experience

Results orientated, excellent analytical, process and problem-solving skills.Team player with initiative and a positive attitude.Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact, communicate and influence with all levels of the organisation.Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal.Strong ability to effectively manage in a matrix organisational structure working with multiple internal stakeholders.Excellent attention to detail.Open, transparent, and able to respond positively to issues and actively seek solutions as necessary.Competent in Excel and PowerPoint.Effective time management/ prioritisation skills.Strong commercial understanding.Educated to degree level.Experience in a Manufacturing environment

Experience with the principles of Transportation, Supply Chain and Procurement.Experience, usage, and manipulation of MRP / ERP Manufacturing systems.Experience of demand planning.Experience in designing and executing sourcing strategies that consistently deliver measurable bottom line cost saving.Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organising/time management and problem-solving skills.

Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.

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