Tactical Buyer

• Implement a robust purchasing system to ensure continuity of supply for production and adequate stock requirements.




• Negotiate cost and delivery for all transactions to ensure best value.




• Maintain accurate bills of materials and respond to any changes to requirements.




• Build upon supplier relationships, improve supplier performance and t ender out to suppliers to get best pricing and quality for parts.




• Ensure all purchase orders are recorded correctly, with receipt of goods logged to enable timely invoice payments




• Ensure a suitable stock level of required components in Stores, maintain a lean system within Stores and support the Stores team as & when necessary.




• Work closely with Supervisors & IMS Team to respond to urgent needs and timely replenishing of any shortages.




• Fast tracking of urgent items, e.g. maintenance parts, through to delivery on site.




• Follow procedures for dealing with defective goods and services.




• Participate in stock takes and implement work processes to improve stock accuracy.




• Establish self as a valuable member of the purchasing team and contribute towards the team’s objectives.




• Liaise with the sales and production teams to communicate timely information relevant to delivery of materials.




• Ensure supplier compliance with company Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety management arrangements.




• Provide information/ data on procurement performance and progress to inform management’s strategic planning.




• Optimise the use of electronic systems and communication to maximise efficiency.




• To assist in the development of a purchasing strategy and take the lead on assigned continuous improvement tasks to achieve the company’s growth plans.




• Working with the lean teams to:

(a) improve stock control & the PO process visibility

(b) ensure accurate & updated BOM records, for purchased parts & raw materials so information is live & shortages are avoided

(c) establish Kanban systems to eliminate running out of small consumable items

• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, including Safe Systems of Work (SSOW’s) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).




• Any other duties, within reason & capability, as agreed with the Purchasing Managers/ Senior Managers.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Attainments

• Good level of secondary education including passes at GCSE A - C in Maths and English




• Proven experience of working as a buyer and/or stores




• person with buying responsibilities, in a manufacturing environment for at least 2-3 years.




• Post-secondary education in an engineering related discipline.




• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) qualified.




• Experience in the quarrying/screening industry




• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.




• Effective organisational, planning, negotiation and time management ability




• Ability to proactively and independently achieve results




• Participate as a team member




• Competent in the effective use of spreadsheets.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to achieve challenging objectives in a fast paced environment.

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