Senior Buyer

We are looking for a commercial, assertive and forward thinking Senior Buyer to join the team in our fast paced and ever changing industry. Have you got what it takes to manage and make key purchasing decisions from beginning to end? If so, please read on. You could be the exact person that we need.   BASIC SALARY: Up to £36,000   BENEFITS:· 25 days holiday · Pension · Company bonus · Share incentive scheme · Life Assurance · Daily free lunch   LOCATION: Hook, Hampshire   COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Basingstoke, Reading, Fareham, Guildford, Newbury, Camberley   WHY JOIN US?:· Friendly and supportive working environment · Performance based bonus paid yearly which is the equivalent of 4 weeks salary · Part of a share scheme that has risen by over 400% in the last 5 years   JOB DESCRIPTION: Buyer, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager - geotechnical machinery, industrial equipment   As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for maintaining strong working relationships with our current key suppliers, and establishing new relationships related to our products and services within our industry and managing the quality, cost and delivery (QCD) to the highest standards.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Buyer, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager - geotechnical machinery, industrial equipment   · 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. · Conduct audits, monthly supplier reviews and complete, evaluate and manage Vendor scorecards for key suppliers · 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   PERSON SPECIFICATION: Buyer, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager - geotechnical machinery, industrial equipment   You will have an excellent understanding of the manufacturing process and of commodities and how this could potentially impact the chain of supply.   You will also have: · Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to manage suppliers to establish sound replenishment methods · Sound knowledge and understanding of procurement practices within a low volume high variance manufacturing environment · Experience of Sage 200 would be beneficial but is not essential · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Proficient in the use of Microsoft office · An ability to build strong commercial relationships with suppliers · Aware of procurement best practice and continuous improvement principles   THE COMPANY:  We have been at the forefront of designing computer-controlled systems to evaluate the mechanical properties of soil and rock for over 40 years and are highly regarded within the geotechnical and earthquake engineering design sector. We take pride in our company mission and vision statements, which underpins our core staff values as we work together to be the best in our field.   It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services:  Buyer, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager - manufacturing, engineering, commodities, auditing, stock control, industrial equipment, geotechnical machinery   INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application.   Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.   REF: DN17941, Wallace HInd Selection Ltd