Buyer

Reporting to the Operations Manager he Buyer/Planner position will be based on the client site, developing Bills of Material, managing inventory availability, & sourcing parts. This role is very much focussed on MRO parts, identifying alternative / direct sources and driving cost reduction for the client.

You need to have a valid work permit for the UK for this role. There will be no sponsorship involved.

Inventory Management:

• Agree with the customer of the inventory levels which will be required
• Update catalog with the inventory levels
• Review the daily status of inventory at high risk for shortage and provide recovery plans
• Achieve inventory levels optimization by utilizing the internal network of buyers and planners to reduce excess inventory per need.
• Resolution of any issue with stocked (warehoused) material
• Disposition and removal of inventory with low consumption, as required by the customer

Purchasing:

• Developing Bills of Material
• Identifying direct and alternative source for parts.
• Tracking cost savings
• Managing all import/export documentation
• Purchasing decision making and PO placement
• On-time delivery management

Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications

• Business degree or equivalent.
• 3-5 years experience in a large scale manufacturing environment – pharmaceutical experience would be a plus.
• Strong Excel skillset
• An analytic approach to work and strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (both written & oral)
• Data analytics skills
• Ability to partner and communicate effectively with the internal team, customers, and suppliers