Buyer

365 Resourcing; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company in Worcester seeks a Buyer to manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance within the supply chain. The role involves sourcing, negotiating, and driving efficiencies in a fast-paced environment. Excellent career potential and benefits included.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

8% Company Contribution Pension

Private Health Care

Sick Pay

4x Death in Service

Free uniform

Free parking

Subsidised Restaurant on site

Qualifications

• Strong capability in Excel and data analysis.
• Understanding of ERP and manufacturing processes.
• Evidenced strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain deliveries and maintain product quality.
• Source and negotiate new products for NPI.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.

Skills

IT literate

Data analysis

Planning and communication

Negotiation

Supplier relationship development

Education

CIPS certified

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft AX

Job description

Our client, Yamazaki Mazak is a leading global manufacturing company based in Worcester.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market leading Machine Tool manufacturer who have been at the forefront of the industry for many years.

Due to increased demand within the department, our client now has a requirement for a Buyer.

365 Resourcing are the preferred supplier working on behalf of Mazak.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a buyer in the Purchasing Department. The role will be responsible for an existing area of suppliers, predominantly supplying a range of components used in general assembly, from a fast-paced supply chain environment.

Job Description

- Manage supply chain deliveries in-line with ERP requirements.

- Work with supply chain to maintain product quality and resolve quality issues efficiently.

- Source and negotiate new products to support NPI and new machine options.

- Actively work with supply chain to drive efficiencies and cost reduction.

- Maintain supplier records to ensure compliance with ISO procedures and business processes.

- Supply Chain Compliance adherence (Preferential Origin, CBAM, UK/EU Sanctions etc).

- Identify, manage and mitigate supply chain risk.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• IT literate, strong capability in excel, data analysis, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• An understanding of ERP with the ability to integrate the ERP with the physical operating system.
• A good understanding of manufacturing processes and environment.
• Understanding of Compliance and its importance within a Global Supply Chain.
• Ability to develop Supplier Relationships.
• Excellent planning and communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team by example and supporting team development.
• Clear understanding of project / production planning.
• A strategic mind set capable of embracing change.
• Strong decision maker in line with business needs.
• Evidenced strong negotiation skills & the ability to seek commercial advantage.
• Strong Planning and Scheduling ability.

Desirable Criteria:

- CIPS certified (Professional purchasing qualification).

- Meticulous and highly conscientious.

- Confident, Highly motivated and flexible.

- Commercially & Risk aware.

- Strong communicator internally & externally.

- Ability to work in a team environment.

- Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

- Demonstrate and promote the Mazak values internally and externally.

- Stakeholder focused.

- Cost, safety, quality, risk and productivity focused.

- Ability to identify business opportunities and supply chain risk.

- Experienced in wide range of Supply Chain Concepts and Mechanisms.

- Good verbal & written communication.

- Strong Cost Analysis.

- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

- Risk recognition and mitigation.

- Knowledge of Microsoft AX preferred but not essential.

- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power-point).

The Reward:

The successful candidate can also expect the following:

• Join a successful, Worcester based, Multi-National Manufacturing company,
• Excellent career potential,
• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays,
• 8% Company Contribution Pension,
• Private Health Care, Sick Pay,
• 4x Death in Service,
• Free uniform,
• Free parking,
• Subsidised Restaurant on site,
• Working Days and the hours are 08:15am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
• Overtime is paid at Time 1/3 first 2 hours in the week then Time 1/2 thereafter. Saturday is Time 1/2 and Sunday Double Time.

If this Buyer role sounds like the right opportunity for you then please call to discuss further or email me at the address provided.