Senior Buyer / Supplier Relationship Manager

Hook

35-38k

Senior Buyer / Supplier Relationship Manager urgently required to work for a world leading engineering and manufacturing business based near Hook. We are looking for an experienced Senior Buyer/ Relationship manager/ account manager who can establish strong working relationships with our key suppliers to manage their delivery, quality and cost (QCD) performance, related to products and services.

This is a multi faceted role where although Account/ relationship manager in title is essentially a senior buyer role where you will be key to Building and developing relationships with key suppliers and work on ways to improve their on-time-delivery whilst reducing their lead-times and quality non-conformances. Manage the supplier base and ensure the business is being supported and getting the best deals possible in all areas, be it parts, rates, shipping etc.

Responsibilities:

Identify, research and introduce new suppliers as required across product range, using the agreed 'on boarding' process and reduce the supply base based on strategic decisions to gain leverage
Gain a good understanding of the manufacturing processes of key suppliers to actively encourage process improvements to meet QCD
Participate in the development and implementation of purchasing strategies for our products - implement call-off orders, agree pricing breaks and supplier stock holding.
Liaise with the appropriate department managers to identify, separate & control non-conforming materials, including supporting documentation for returns procedures.
Instigate corrective actions with suppliers and review to ensure they have been closed out
Gain a good knowledge of commodities and how this potentially affects supply
Conduct audits, monthly supplier reviews and complete, evaluate and manage Vendor scorecards for key suppliers
Manage supplier vulnerability, reporting risks and establish mitigation where appropriate
Evaluate requests for quotes and decide appropriate supplier selection based on QCD
Work closely and communicate clearly with appropriate department managers in procuring for, and maintaining the production plan - emphasis on the on-time-delivery to planned dates
Ensure stock levels are efficiently maintained in line with the stock guidelines, MRP, production, customer delivery programmes and forecasted planned requirements.
Actively seek to improve processes, working with relevant stakeholders

Experience and knowledge:

The ideal candidate will have Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to manage suppliers to establish sound replenishment methods
A Sound knowledge and understanding of procurement practices within a low volume high variance manufacturing environment
Experience of Sage would be beneficial but is not essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
An ability to build strong commercial relationships with suppliers
Aware of procurement best practice and continuous improvement principles
continuous improvement 'mind-set'
Resilient, optimistic and pragmatic

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Nathan Woakes on (phone number removed) or submit your CV to (url removed) alternatively, apply to this advert!

Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact Proactive with there details and if they are placed by Proactive you will receive 250. *T&Cs apply*

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.