We are actively recruiting for a Senior Buyer to join an global company who have their UK Head Office based in Leighton Buzzard. This is a Fixed term Contract role, for a 6-month period, however, could be extended. If you have buying, purchasing or procurement experience, applyNOW!

Location: Leighton Buzzard, with hybrid working (2-days a week).

Working Hours: 08:00am - 17:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Contract Type: 6-months, FTC.

Start Date: ASAP, following successful interviews.

Overview:

• Working with the Engineering & Operations teams to arrange timely supply of approved materials at cost effective prices whilst maintaining quality and delivery requirements. Provide assistance in negotiating supply contracts & in drafting terms/conditions for suppliers. Support the Purchasing Manager in maintaining strong relationships with new/existing suppliers, developing robust/efficient supply chain.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Purchasing Manager with maintaining strong relationships with new/existing suppliers.
• Build partnerships with suppliers to negotiate the best terms, prices & service level agreements.
• Leads the qualification efforts on prospective vendors based on documented processes & vendor surveys.
• Leading ECO process for purchasing, working with the BOMAG team to ensure the ECO process is followed & completed on time.
• Understands demand requirements & reacts decisively to resolve supply chain constraints.
• Issue Purchase Orders for suppliers. Provide documentation on custom materials to suppliers.
• Resolve differences with regard to supplier costs, quality, deliveries & payments.
• Ensure Purchase Order delivery dates & confirmations are up to date at all times, & report any issues.
• Review SAP daily in regard to Material Lists, Traffic Lights expedite/deferrals.
• Reviews Past Stock Transfer Order/Purchase Order lines & ensure On Time delivery through effective order management.
• Validates Supplier invoices.
• Review SAP & update Master Data.
• Monitor Supplier Delivery & Quality Performance, Produce forecast information using various reports.
• Process delivery discrepancies, Vendor Rejects and raise Supplier corrective Action Requests.
• Assist/reviewing and adjusting Safety stock levels and raising Purchase Orders to replenish stock for Remote Sites.
• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Supports the buyers as required with monitoring of exception messages, outstanding Purchase orders, monthly forecasting, etc.
• Supporting the Purchasing Manager as required to ensure Purchasing Team meet requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Purchasing Manager.

Skills:

• Experience or involvement with MRPII/ERP/Advanced Planning Systems (SAP Preferred).
• 3 years experience of buying raw materials within a manufacturing environment.
• End to end supply chain & operations process knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, customers and colleagues in all functions of the business.
• Experience of dealing with international suppliers.
• Confident in a fast-paced organization & handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must have the availability to travel occasionally as required.
• Ability to work to stringent KPI's & deadlines.
• CIPS qualification (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply), Minimum level 3 - PREFERRED.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software.