Senior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in air travel technologies seeks a Senior Buyer to enhance supply chain operations. The role demands strong negotiation skills and an understanding of procurement strategies to ensure effective supplier management and cost-efficiency. You will work with a team to ensure all procurement decisions meet operational demands and maintain quality standards.

Benefits

Flexitime

Enhanced Holiday – 25 days plus bank holidays

Enhanced Pension Scheme – up to 8% company contribution

Life Assurance

Buying and Selling Holidays

Long service and retirement awards

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised staff canteen

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Services

Qualifications

• Preferably working towards or CIPS qualified.
• Proven experience in a supply chain environment with sound commercial knowledge.
• Previous supervisory experience would be preferable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Supply Chain, Direct and Indirect procurement.
• Forge strong relationships with suppliers to ensure delivery.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations to optimize agreements.

Skills

Negotiation

Supply Chain Management

Communication

Education

CIPS Qualification

Job description

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Indra Park Air work with customers all over the globe to make air travel safer. For over 50 years we’ve been one of the leading producers of VHF and UHF radios, providing the vital link between the ground and the air for passenger, freight and military aircraft.

The reasons behind our success are simple and won’t change. First, we work harder for the customer than the rest. We take time to truly know their needs and create the right product for them. We train them how to use it, we won’t let our equipment be deployed until every detail is right, and then we provide the best care and service for all of our products as long as they are still used.

At Indra Park Air we stay the best by looking to the future – to new requirements and new possibilities. A radio remains a radio but we never stop thinking about how we can improve it, how we make it and how it can offer more to our customers. It’s no wonder that we are one of only 2% of companies worldwide to hold PLATINUM Level in Investors in People Accreditation.

As the Senior Buyer, you will play a vital role in maintaining the Supply Chain, Direct and Indirect procurement and associated disciplines. You will provide timely and accurate data to the Operations Manager on key departmental data.

What you will do:

• Utilise historic & forecast data, business acumen and commodity knowledge, to devise and implement part supply strategies that fulfil the needs of internal customers while minimising transaction, transportation and Working Capital costs
• Correctly prioritise and act timely to raise purchase orders against the following demands in accordance with the LOA: MRP / LOD, Counter shortages, RFP for direct and indirect
• Forge strong relationships with suppliers that promote flexibility, quality, cost reduction and on-time in full (OTIF) delivery through quarterly business reviews with Tier One suppliers. Work with suppliers to ensure a minimum Supplier Rating of ‘C’ is sustained
• Identify and act on key supply issues and patterns from partial or conflicting data. This can relate to issues including, but not limited to, MRP system output, requirements forecasting and patterns in supplier performance metrics
• Perform due diligence on new suppliers / annual checks on all suppliers and action accordingly any suspect or concerning data or red flags
• Conduct annual Re-Costing and Benchmarking activities, including but not limited to:
• Build supplier relationships within your commodities to ensure a competitive evaluation at benchmarking
• Continually question prices and work with suppliers to develop strategies to maximise sustainable cost reductions
• Monitor trends in commodity pricing and exchange rates and utilise these data to inform benchmarking and re-costing decisions
• Liaise with the planning team to determine appropriate annual volume forecasts and utilise these data to inform part supply categorisation (ABC) and stocking policy for the coming year
• Deputise for the Supply Chain Manager on purchasing matters when required
• Lead complex supplier negotiations to optimise price, payment terms and liability. Define the appropriate structure to support such agreements within MRP
• Formally train junior staff and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience

What we are looking for:

You will preferably be working towards or be CIPS qualified. We are particularly interested in receiving your application if you have experience in any of the following areas:

• In depth knowledge of supply chain, negotiations and related disciplines
• Knowledge of standard costs and formal benchmarking techniques and practices
• Previous supervisory experience would be preferable
• Knowledge or experience of working in electronics is desirable
• Ability to communicate effectively to a range of stakeholders
• Proven experience in a supply chain environment with sound commercial knowledge

Security Clearance:

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

What we can offer you:

• Flexitime
• Enhanced Holiday – 25 days plus bank holidays
• Enhanced Pension Scheme – up to 8% company contribution
• Life Assurance
• Buying and Selling Holidays
• Long service and retirement awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Free parking
• Training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Services

Indra Park Air is an equal employment opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.