Buyer; Hybrid

Position: Buyer (Hybrid) (Permanent)
Buyer
- Tayside (Hybrid)

The Role

Responsible for managing specified commodities to ensure the right materials, in the right quantities, at the right time, in support of production and planning activities.

Responsibilities

* Manage end-to-end purchase order activity – including placing POs, order acknowledgements, delivery tracking and shortage management.

* Proactively manage and expedite material shortages to minimize impact to production and control costs.

* Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships, including leading regular supplier meetings around delivery, stock agreements, and overall performance.

* Maintain accountability for inventory levels and material availability for commodities.

* Liaise and collaborate closely with other internal departments.

* Coordinate collections at suppliers in conjunction with the approved logistics partners.

* Goods Receiving queries.

* Invoice hold issues.

* Quality Return issues.

* Support ECO process to ensure timely and accurate material alignment.

* Using Oracle system, ensuring all standard work activities are executed in a timely manner.

* Where applicable, utilize existing supply chain tools such as Pick List, Vendor Schedule or Kanban in support of business requirements.

* Participate in Continuous Improvement tasks and projects as requested and champion change.

Requirements

* Minimum 2 years’ experience in Buyer role or similar fast paced role.

* Education Level: Degree preferred but not essential.

* Technical

Skills:

Competent MS Office applications user, especially Excel; ERP knowledge (Oracle experience preferred but not essential) and manufacturing experience.

* Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement is an advantage.

* Great interpersonal and communication skills.

* Self-motivated and pro-active.

Permanent and full-time

Salary
- Circa £35K

Hybrid available