Operational Buyer (Site)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to manage supplier delivery performance and order processing. This role focuses on ensuring that supplier commitments align with operational performance requirements, managing supplier relationships, and driving performance improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a degree or relevant experience in Supply Chain Management or Procurement, with proficiency in Excel. Join a diverse team dedicated to innovation and excellence in a dynamic work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery aligns with operational performance requirements from suppliers.
• Manage supplier scheduling and maintain accurate data within the MRP system.
• Drive ongoing supplier performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Excel

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Business Administration Degree

2+ years of experience

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 accordance with MPS and ensure the accuracy of supplier and procured parts data within the MRP system to minimize shortages and unwanted inventory.
3. Maintain daily supplier promise dates to ensure up-to-date and accurate scheduling information.
4. Support the Procurement Operations Manager or Site Procurement Manager in delivering the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process related to external supply reviews.
5. Manage suppliers to ensure they can 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 daily management tasks.
12. Own the supplier scorecard process to communicate performance and review regularly during multi-function team meetings.
13. Assist SQE with supplier non-conformance issues, returns, and claims processing.
14. Ensure prompt supplier payments by resolving invoice queries.
15. Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Job Qualifications

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

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Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB)

As a global engineering company, innovation differentiates us and is central to our success.

We value diverse cultures, ethnicities, and genders, which foster new ideas and creativity within GKN. We seek individuals from varied backgrounds with different skills and perspectives to inspire originality and innovation across our teams worldwide.

GKN is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair treatment and ensuring no discrimination or harassment based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.