Indirect Buyer - Goole Rail Village

Siemens; Goole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking an Indirect Buyer for its new Rail Industry Hub in Goole. This role involves ensuring the timely supply of indirect materials, engaging with stakeholders, and leveraging strong data analysis and negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary, holidays, and a flexible benefits package, as part of a commitment to growth in the region.

Benefits

26 days of holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the material purchasing process, including RFQs and purchase orders.
• Strong data analysis skills and experience with MRP systems.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requests and ensure timely arrival of materials.
• Engage with stakeholders in the supply chain.
• Analyze sales and consumption data from vendor-managed inventory.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards it

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

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Siemens is creating its first UK based Rail Industry Hub on the outskirts of Goole in the East Riding of Yorkshire. With an initial contract to assemble nearly 50 trains to service the Piccadilly line on the London Underground, we are starting to recruit up to 300 skilled technical and support colleagues in our Manufacturing Facility.

Follow-on work is expected to expand this number into the hundreds, with site expansion into maintenance and overhaul activities, demonstrating our long-term commitment to the area and growth in employment and career opportunities.

We are looking for a Purchasing Operative focused on indirect materials to join the Logistics team in Goole. As an indirect Purchasing Operative, you will ensure the cost-efficient and timely supply of indirect materials, aligned with factory requirements.

How you will make an impact:

1. You will process purchase requests and ensure the on-time arrival of direct and indirect materials.
2. You will engage with internal and external stakeholders in the supply chain, communicating requirements, updates, and concerns.
3. You will analyze data, including sales and consumption data from vendor-managed inventory solutions, and relay information to stakeholders.

Demonstrate:

1. Knowledge of the material purchasing process, including RFQs, negotiations, purchase orders, and handling invoice discrepancies.
2. Strong data analysis skills, intermediate to advanced Excel skills, and experience with MRP systems like SAP.
3. Excellent communication and people skills, with attention to detail.
4. Negotiation skills and experience in cost savings.
5. A proactive, self-starting attitude.

Beneficial to have:

1. Experience with indirect or direct materials in the Rail industry.
2. Experience with Vendor Managed Inventory and manufacturing environments.
3. Monitoring supplier performance and KPIs.
4. International supply chain experience.
5. CIPS qualification or working towards it.

Additional information:

We offer a competitive salary, 26 days of holidays plus bank holidays, and a flexible benefits package. Siemens is a global leader in engineering and the Rail Industry, committed to innovation and societal issues through the DEGREE framework.

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Job details:

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing