Buyer / Material Controller

EuroTec International Plc; Horsham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as an Independent Consultant focused on Automotive Infotainment and ADAS. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage supplier relationships, optimize stock levels, and enhance shipping processes in a dynamic environment. With a commitment to quality and a flexible work schedule, you will play a key role in ensuring that materials meet the highest standards while contributing to the company's growth in the automotive sector. If you're passionate about supply chain management and looking for a rewarding position in a global company, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• CIPS qualified with experience in materials and demand management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for data management.

Responsibilities

• Manage goods and materials buying function and supplier relationships.
• Forecast stock levels and optimize shipping costs.

Skills

Supplier Negotiation

Stock Management

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

CIPS Part/Fully Qualified

GCSE/BTec/NVQ

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel

Database Management Software

Job description

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Independent Consultant - Automotive Infotainment, ADAS, ADI

‘you’ve probably been listening to us for years’

EuroTec International PLC is a privately owned UK based company supplying audio solutions and components across a diverse variety of industries – predominantly for the automotive sector.

We are a truly global company with approx. 70% of our sales exported.

We are a flexible engineering and design led company with a long track record of providing innovative, cutting-edge solutions for our UK and international customers. We are securing our future as we utilise our engineering prowess to design and deliver new products for our markets.

The opportunity is to join a small team based at our UK site near Petersfield, Hants. Key accountabilities include:

• Day to day management of the goods and materials buying function
• Establishing and maintaining close supplier relationships with the objective of ensuring exemplary quality and delivery performance
• Stock forecasting and management
• Managing shipping – optimising container loads and shipping costs

We have a 34 hour week – finishing at 1.00 pm on Fridays.

We are flexible on employment and happy to discuss full time, part time and hybrid options.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing goods and materials, supplier negotiations and development of supplier relationships
• Develop buying strategies ensuring lowest cost while ensuring quality, reliability and resilience of supply
• Run Stock Forecast Report – ensuring stock levels are managed accurately and business material requirements are met
• Raise necessary supplier purchase orders as highlighted by the SFR
• Ensuring stock is maintained at agreed optimal levels
• Monitor and report slow moving stock
• Chase suppliers re unconfirmed or not shipped orders
• Monitor and report on supplier delivery performance for review by management
• Monthly review of supplier delivery performance

Shipping

• Negotiate with import freight forwarders for shipping times and costs
• Negotiate with suppliers as required to improve shipping schedules – monitoring MOQs and MOVs. Updating system/records as appropriate.
• Create shipping containers - maximising the load per container
• Arrange premium freight as necessary. Updating systems/records as appropriate.
• Run Direct Shipment report and liaise with Taiwan office to ensure orders are fulfilled
• Track and follow incoming shipments with forwarders – updating internally and customers as required
• Managing and testing shipping providers, reviewing costs, and rates to ensure ‘best price’
• Monitor and check landed costs
• Ensure shipping complies with all relevant legislation and import/export procedures

Key Working Relationships

External

Suppliers, Customers and Shippers

Internal

• Directors and Managers
• Depts: Quality Control, Goods In, Production, SoP.

Qualifications / Experience:

Typical minimum education & experience:

• CIPS Part/Fully Qualified
• GCSE/BTec/NVQ
• Proven record of the principles of materials and demand management
• Knowledge of end to end supply activities.
• Microsoft Office Bundle – particularly Excel and other database management software
• Organisational and administration
• Accuracy and attention to detail

Salary (FTE); £25,000 - £35,000 per annum.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing