Company Profile
To support the Supply Chain Manager and Purchasing Team by maximising purchasing power to improve competitive edge and to deliver best value, price, quality, on-time delivery, utilising purchasing tools and techniques in line with recognised best practice, legal and policy requirements.
Functions
ESSENTIAL
• Develop, lead and manage the procurement process for project specific termination hardware and other commodities as required.
• Individual contributor who works under limited supervision.
• Under minimal supervision, applies broad knowledge of the supply chain professional discipline.
• Considered an experienced professional with adequate understanding of one's own job area.
• Builds relationships within and across teams and provides effective communication and listening skills.
• Involvement in supply chain strategy and approach, aiding towards global goals and objectives.
• Deliver aggressive year on year savings targets against project budgets, in line with procedures.
• RFQs (Request for Quotation) for bid work including approved vendor listing verifications and other ad-hoc requirements.
• Maintenance of fixed pricing schedules, maximizing long term agreements and ensuring global requirements are considered.
• Manage intercompany transactions and inventory movements ensuring deadlines are met (in collaboration with Stores personnel).
• Support the internal project life cycle governance process (Stage Gate Reviews) and the monitoring of project budgets v actuals to fee back to the B&P Team.
• Supplier selection and negotiations including terms and conditions, incoterms, payment terms, pricing and service levels.
• Support other divisions within the Rosyth campus as required.
• Support Supplier Quality in vendor related non-conformances and development, ensuring lessons learned are documented and corrective actions are executed fully.
• Participate in HSE Core Processes and Awareness e.g. Observation Cards, HSE Safety Suggestions.
Qualifications
REQUIRED
• Strong negotiation skills
Business Degree and/or certification relating to the job requirement
Extensive demonstrable experience in a Buyer role within a manufacturing company
DESIRED
Chartered Institute Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Qualification
Experience in Hardware buying, sourcing fabricated & machined parts to drawing specifications
Closing Statement
We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click 'Apply Now'.
