Strategic Buyer/Senior Buyer (Sunderland) – Competitive Salary

*Join a progressive business with excellent growth plans

*A small, close-knit team with over 45 years’ experience in the business

 *Opportunity to really make an impact on the growth of the business

Responsibilities

• To work in accordance with defined Management Systems and be aware of H&S responsibilities to yourself and to others.
• Support development of Approved Vendors List (AVL), manage suppliers in terms of Pre-Qualification, on-going HSEQ performance & AVL status and ensure sourcing activities align with AVL.
• Support internal and external audits processes and execution, as required.
• Run / Manage MRP and expedite purchase orders for all requirements.
• Obtain Competitive Quotations for high value / high risk items.
• Negotiate improved prices/deliveries on existing and new agreements/orders. Supply sources, Terms, Prices and Supply Agreements:
  Source and qualify new suppliers – carry out competitive sourcing/tendering projects for high value / high risk categories
  Ensure continuous monitoring of lead times & delivery dates and expedite accordingly.
• Monitor purchase price movements and trends
• Constantly review processes & procedures to maximise opportunity and eliminate inefficiencies & variation.
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager to develop and document contract strategies for individual projects.

The ideal candidate

• CIPS or equivalent or studying towards.
• Also considered appropriate experience in Procurement within industry.

• Demonstrable competence & experience in Commodity Management, SRM & SQA
• MRP systems, Inventory & Expediting experience
• Machinery directives (ATEX, PED)
• International & LCC Purchasing

• Experience with MRP systems
• IT literate

• 5 years of experience in similar high industrial purchasing environment
• Willing to travel UK wide on occasion

Theo James Recruitment specialise in Manufacturing & Engineering recruitment across the following disciplines. 

• Supply Chain/Logistics, Management
• Quality - Engineering, Management
• Design - Engineer, Management
• Maintenance – Technician, Engineer, Management
• Production / Process Engineering
• Health, Safety & Environmental
• Project Engineering, Management
• Leadership and Management