Operational Buyer (Site)

TN United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Supply Chain Management professional to oversee order processing and supplier delivery performance. This role is crucial for ensuring that procurement objectives are met while maintaining supplier relationships and managing supplier scheduling. The successful candidate will contribute to the Integrated Business Planning process and drive performance improvements, ensuring that operational requirements are consistently met. Join a diverse and innovative team where your contributions will help shape the future of supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification or 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Procurement roles.
• Proficiency in IT, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery aligns with operational performance requirements from suppliers.
• Manage supplier scheduling and maintain accuracy of supplier data.
• Drive ongoing supplier performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Excel

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for order processing of in-contract scheduling and management of supplier delivery performance in line with MPS and business requirements.

Deliver against supplier and business performance objectives focused on procured parts delivery.

Job Responsibilities

1. Ensure delivery aligns with operational performance requirements from suppliers across a scope of approximately £10m spend.
2. Manage supplier scheduling in line with MPS and maintain the accuracy of supplier and procured parts data within the MRP system to minimize shortages and reduce unwanted inventory.
3. Maintain daily updates of supplier promise dates to ensure accurate and current supplier schedules.
4. Support the Procurement Operations Manager or Site Procurement Manager in delivering the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process concerning external supply reviews.
5. Manage suppliers to ensure they meet order commitments, identify supply risks, constraints, and bottlenecks, escalating issues as necessary.
6. Conduct external capacity reviews aligned with MPS.
7. Drive ongoing supplier performance improvement initiatives.
8. Manage supplier relationships and daily interactions.
9. Facilitate multi-function team reviews with key suppliers.
10. Maintain daily communication with internal customers and receiving areas.
11. Adhere to standard procurement processes and manage daily tasks effectively.
12. Own the supplier scorecard process, ensuring performance is communicated and reviewed regularly with suppliers during team reviews.
13. Assist SQE with supplier non-conformance issues and processing returns and claims.
14. Ensure prompt payment to suppliers by resolving invoice queries efficiently.
15. Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Job Qualifications

• Degree qualification or 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Procurement roles.
• Proficiency in IT, especially Excel.
• Degree in Business Administration is desirable.

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