Buyer

Buyer required on a contract basis to join an industry leading engineering and manufacturing business.

Do you have a background strategically controlling the procurement of components and systems? Have you got experience of working on cost reduction and supply chain optimisation projects? If you are seeking an exciting technical challenge then this is the role for you!

You will be responsible for managing procurement activity for a product division. Your role will involve the local management of a number of suppliers and components for both current production and new engines currently under development.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate procurement excellence through working closely with both internal departments and the suppliers. As a Buyer you will provide purchasing solutions and deliver a lean, responsive and resilient material and services flow for the facility from source to dock. The role will demonstrate leadership in implementing cost reduction projects, supply chain optimisation and quality improvement; as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.

Key responsibilities:

Responsible and accountable for the implementation of a local sourcing strategy
Managing policies, agreements, special purchasing programs; and supporting specific Product line(s) NPI programs
Provide leadership for cost reduction, sourcing, logistics and resource management.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and new product introduction activities within Purchasing
Liaison with corresponding Category Buyers and Buyers in our India Manufacturing Facility.Experience required:

Degree educated or equivalent experience within a Purchasing role.
Previous experience in managing a supplier base.
Ability to lead teams, suppliers and customers to effective solutions
Analytical, problem solving, and project leadership skills
Effective communicator in written and oral form
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Previous experience of managing global suppliers.
Professional certification in Purchasing or Supply Chain would be a distinct advantage. This is an awesome opportunity to be part of a leading manufacturing business which offers an interesting, varied and exciting workload coupled with a motivated and passionate culture. You will be part of a small, friendly team working together to deliver programmes that are critical to the long-term success of a respected, global company.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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