Operational Buyer

As an Operational Buyer, you will be personally responsible for ensuring continued supplier performance (on time delivery, cost and quality) within your portfolio of suppliers. You will report to a Senior Buyer.

Responsibilities

• Raising purchase orders through various methods and channels.
• Reacting to MRP system messages to expedite, defer or cancel open order lines.
• Issuing RFQs, drawing releases, analysing quotes and setting up new part replenishment profile.
• Resolving issues relating to accuracy of deliveries, quality rejects, invoice queries, overdue orders and production shortages.
• Identifying savings opportunities through benchmarking, value engineering & optimising replenishment methods.
• Working with Engineering to manage obsolete and replacement parts, raising temporary permits (concessions) and engineering changes.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills.
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