Supply Chain Buyer

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. in Newport, United Kingdom, is seeking a part-time procurement specialist to manage purchase orders and drive cost optimization within a manufacturing environment.

The role involves supplier negotiations, new supplier setup, cross-functional collaboration, and handling SAP queries, with a focus on timely, accurate procurement and KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or similar preferred.
• Working towards CIPS or CPIM qualification desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Purchase order management and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Resolve problem receipts and discrepant non-inventory.
• Set up new suppliers and complete onboarding.
• Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and finance.
• Generate department KPIs and provide internal reports.
• Handle SAP queries related to purchasing.
• Manage low level contracts below £25K per annum.
• Provide out-of-hours support on a rotational basis.
• Manage invoice-related queries.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization under pressure

Manufacturing knowledge

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

CIPS/CPIM qualification desirable

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

• Purchase order Management: Create, issue and manage purchase orders to ensure accuracy and compliance with department policies and guidelines.
• Cost Optimization: Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve cost-effective, on time procurement solutions without compromising quality. Continuously evaluate cost-saving opportunities and implement best practices for procurement efficiency.
• Discrepant Non-Inventory Management: Collaborate with key stakeholders to resolve problem receipts.
• New Supplier Setup: Company POC instigating new supplier setup process and processing to final completion.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, quality control, engineering, and finance teams to align procurement activities with production needs and overall business objectives.
• Reporting: Provide reports to internal customers as required Generating department KPIs.
• Dealing with SAP queries for Purchasing related topics
• Managing Low Level Contracts (below £25K pa)
• Providing Out of Hours support on a rotational basis

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase order Management: Create, issue and manage purchase orders to ensure accuracy and compliance with department policies and guidelines.
• Cost Optimization: Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve cost-effective, on time procurement solutions without compromising quality. Continuously evaluate cost-saving opportunities and implement best practices for procurement efficiency.
• Discrepant Non-Inventory Management: Collaborate with key stakeholders to resolve problem receipts.
• New Supplier Setup: Company POC instigating new supplier setup process and processing to final completion.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, quality control, engineering, and finance teams to align procurement activities with production needs and overall business objectives.
• Reporting: Provide reports to internal customers as required Generating department KPIs.
• Dealing with SAP queries for Purchasing related topics
• Managing Low Level Contracts (below £25K pa)
• Providing Out of Hours support on a rotational basis
• Manage Invoice related queries

Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or similar preferred.
• Working towards CIPS or CPIM qualification desirable.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

• Skills & Abilities:
• Strong communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of procurement software within ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Microsoft office proficient.
• Ability to work effectively independently under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and inventory management techniques.

Contract Type: Part-Time