Why join Marshall in this role?
Based in the UK, with operations in Canada, Marshall Land Systems specialises in the design and production of deployable operational infrastructure and mission support for humanitarian, defence and security operations across the globe.
Other core services include the integration of complex systems into a range of vehicles for use by the military and security services including explosive ordnance disposal and battlefield ambulances all underpinned by a full in-life managed service provision to ensure customers 'equipment is available where and when they need it.
The role:
A Buyer will be responsible for the purchasing of goods and services in line with MRP and business demands. Execution of the purchase contracts established by the Commodity Managers and for ensuring accurate, timely and complete materials availability to enable manufacturing activities.
The role has a key focus in ensuing the integrity and accuracy of the data held in the ERP system with the support of the Material Planning and Supply Manager and Production Planning department.
Your key responsibilities in this role of Buyer:
The Buyer is required to process MRP driven demand in line with project requirements. Requesting quotations, placing and expediting purchase orders.
Responsibility for the proper execution of a Purchase Contract and therefore the successful implementation of the commodity strategy set by the Strategic Procurement team. Contract execution is handed over by the Commodity Manager after first article inspection / delivery
Maximising material availability for the owned commodity area, minimising inventory and reducing cost
Maintaining close collaboration with the Planning, Warehousing, Operations, Project and Engineering departments to ensure material supply is accurate, in full and on-time:
Working with the production planners to determine what materials will be needed when
Working with suppliers to call off against the commercial supplier contracts the required materials
Working with the in-bound logistics and warehousing team to optimise JIT to line, to minimise inventory levels and WIP
Maximises vendor delivery and quality performance through appropriate communication channels
Responsible for supplier day-to-day management and relationship building, as well as KPI monitoring - participates in contract management activities together with the relevant Commodity Manager
Processes purchase requisitions in a timely fashion and ensures accurate and timely release of purchase orders
Where data is missing or deficient provide feedback to the relevant stakeholders to ensure rectification
Looks for opportunities to improve the accuracy of data to remove material order errors
Shares with suppliers, using technology, the forward material load requirements based on the production plan
Flags any material issues to the Material Planning and Supply Manager so early action can be taken
Provides regular material requirements to actual supply reports so supplier performance can be measured and fed back to them for action
Chases suppliers for overdue items/ resolve issues where stock does not arrive
Apply if you have most of the following:
Degree in Engineering, Business or other technical field
Procurement or Operations expertise in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of ERP and MRP systems, P2P and procurement processes
Good numeracy skills / data management skills
Excel skills
Experience working with ERP systems (IFS preferable)
ERP data management essential
Strong communication skills
Ability to present data clearly and concisely
Ability to work under pressure with competing demands
Tenacity and influence
The benefits we offer you will include:
27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell)
Pension contributions up to 9%
Healthcare cash plan for you and your children
Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work
Life assurance at 4x basic salary
Enhanced parental leave and pay
Paid volunteering leave
Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools
Opportunities to develop your skill set and gain additional qualifications
About Marshall
Marshall is an independent, family-owned UK company with a diverse portfolio of businesses and a shared commitment to keeping our customers moving forward.
Whether that is supporting global armed forces to deliver mission-critical activities, keeping the UK distribution industry on the road, creating new sustainable communities where people can live and thrive, or developing the next generations of industry talent - we are incredibly proud to have been building extraordinary futures since 1909.
Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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