Our well-established client is looking for a Strategic Buyer to focus on supplier relationships and performance across all suppliers, while using company tools to monitor and improve supplier performance
Strategic Buyer Roles and Responsibilities:
- Focus on developing supplier relationships and partnerships with key suppliers
- Measure and endeavour to improve performance across all suppliers (with support from quality department)
- Agree long term solutions with suppliers such as contacts and LTAs (subject to Director approval) with view to control or reduce overall supplier spend and risks
- Providing long term forecast information to suppliers
- Support the technical buyer as required (including placing purchase orders to cover absence)
- Working with the managing director to establish and renew contract or LTA terms with identified key suppliers
- To conduct supplier performance review meetings internally and at suppliers
- To annually risk analyse all key suppliers and drive any improvement actions
- To update approved supplier list (ASL) as required
- Maintain NDAs with all suppliers
- Work with supply chain to measure and reduce carbon emissions in scope 3
- Contribute to company own carbon reduction program
- Flow down of ethics and compliance to supply chain
- Raise POs / RFQs to cover Technical Buyer absence
- To adhere to the QMS of the business and maintain compliance to all customer quality requirements and AS9100
- To adhere to the H&S and EMS procedure to ensure best practice legalities and responsibilities are maintained
- To uphold company policies as documented in the Business Strategy
- The effective implementation of corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives where ownership is assigned
The ideal Strategic Buyer will:
- Previously worked within a manufacturing environment
- Hold a strong supplier liaison experience
- Familiar with LTA terms
- Strong buying experience
Strategic Buyer Working hours:
- Full Time, Permanent Position
- Monday – Thursday 36 Hours a Week
- 09:00 – 16:00 (Flexible working between Core hours)
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Strategic Buyer in Poole employer: Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd
Join a dynamic team as a CNC Machinist where your skills will be valued and nurtured in a supportive work environment. Our company offers competitive salaries, a 15% shift premium, and opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development. Located in a thriving manufacturing hub, we foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every employee has the chance to contribute meaningfully to our success.
Contact Details:
Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
