Job Title: Forward Sourcing Buyer / Engineer

Location: Maldon

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

About us:

Eppendorf Cryotech is part of the Eppendorf Company which has facilities across the world and headquarters in Hamburg. Eppendorf Cryotech produces Ultra Low Temperature freezers for use as part of sample management in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

Responsible for all materials in the development project /product
Electronic, Sheetmetal, cooling parts and all procurement activities until series start & in changes
Cost targeting, cost analysis, cost optimization
Strategic / analytic working experience
Inclusive of coordination and implementation of RFQ, negotiation and Supplier Awarding
Procurement time planning, coordination, optimization
Project documentation & reporting (e.g. Presentation in project reviews)
Moderate the ramp up management with R&D and operation (LOP, tracking tasks)
Administration tasks like data maintenanceAbout you:

Background:

Expert / know how in strategic Procurement
Technical background (technical understanding) - e.g. Degree in economic engineering
Know how in project managementSkills:

Take responsibility for the purchasing of materials during innovation projects or changes (CR)
To get all parts prepared for series and parts are in target costs, on time, in quality!
Analytic skills & structured working (prioritization of tasks, drive results in cross functional teams)
Strong communications skills (interfaces internal & external)
Collaborate: networking / teamworking (e.g. Global Procurement team with global Category Manager)Benefits:

25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)
5% employer pension contribution
Free employee welfare services
On-site parking
Regular social events
Cycle to Work scheme
Long service awardsPlease click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Buyer, Purchaser, Buying Advisor, Buying Assistant, Purchasing Advisor, Procurement Officer, Procurement Advisor, Purchasing Consultant, Buying Consultant, Procurement Consultant, Assistant Procurement Officer, Assistant Buyer, Assistant Purchaser , Economic Engineer, Technical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Project Engineer may also be considered for this role