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Technical Senior Buyer

EXHEAT

Technical Senior Buyer

Salary Not Specified

EXHEAT, Watton, Norfolk

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5f50fc4cf67749eda3a8c523cb02c4b2

Full Job Description

  • Execute technical procurement activities in a project-based manufacturing environment, ensuring a balance between quality, delivery, and cost considerations.

  • Lead supplier selection and development initiatives, evaluating potential suppliers based on criteria such as quality standards, delivery capabilities, and cost competitiveness.

  • Apply a comprehensive understanding of mechanical and electrical processes to effectively engage with suppliers and assess technical requirements.

  • Creation of new supplier accounts on company ERP system

  • Maintenance of supplier database to ensure that all vendors are approved for use in line with the company's Supplier Approval Procedure

  • Compilation and analysis of price & delivery requests to suppliers

  • Monitoring of actual costs against costing documents to ensure that job budgets are complied with, and communication of any discrepancies to the Project Managers

  • Placement and expediting of Purchase Orders, to ensure that all materials are available in line with published monthly output targets.

  • Monitoring and management of key suppliers priority schedules to ensure goods are received in line with agreed manufacturing program.

  • Communication with all interested parties (Project Managers, Production Planning / Management) to update on supply status and to ensure that all materials are available in line with agreed manufacturing program.

  • Liaison with Stores/QC Departments

  • Resolution of any Invoice queries

  • Review reorder levels and quantities of stocked components in line with current demand.

  • Assist with company annual stocktake.

  • Identification of new vendors, supply methods and system improvements to assist the company's purchasing and stock control processes.

  • To be involved in any projects for cost reduction, product development or process improvement, as required.

  • To build and enhance relationships with vendors on the company AVL.

  • To contribute towards and assist in the implementation of new Supply Chain processes.

  • To tender, evaluate and award contract of supply agreements which achieve overall cost savings and efficiencies for the department.

  • To identify and engage with potential new suppliers.

  • Provide customer focused support in all areas of purchasing.

  • Benchmarking vendor prices for regular purchased items to ensure the company is receiving best value.

  • Contribute towards the creation and ongoing maintenance of Procurement guides and procedures.

  • To deputise as part of the management structure of the company if the Procurement Manager is unavailable.

    The Candidate will have experience in working in a project based mechanical engineering environment with a detailed knowledge of technical procurement. You need to be familiar with both electrical and mechanical engineering processes., Experience in a manufacturing based purchasing role

  • A broad understanding of mechanical and electrical processes.

  • Competence when interpreting engineering CAD drawings.

  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.

  • Flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to changing requirements.

  • Excellent computer skills (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint).


    • Optional:
  • CIPS certification (Or working towards)

  • Engineering related qualification