Senior Buyer

Applicants must speak good/fluent English and be cleared to work in the UK.

HOURS:

Hybrid Working:

3 days/wk - office based.

2 days/wk - work from home.

INTRODUCTION:

Our client is a global leader in energy management and digital transformation. They create connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives in over 100 countries.

The company are expanding deeper into cutting-edge technologies at the forefront of exciting new Internet and Cloud-Based IoT Connected-living and SmartHome product ranges bringing Comfort, Safety & Efficiency to customer's lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an international, dynamic, and responsible company, with an enviable reputation in the market and excellent opportunities for career progression and mobility.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, you will have the advantages of a professional environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements and embraces Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of their organisation.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Your Mission:

As part of their growth plans, our client has an exciting opening for an experienced and highly-motivated Procurement Leader (preferably with electronics/PCB bias experience) to implement strategic and operational level purchasing support within a progressive future-focussed Global Technology and Manufacturing organisation.

Reporting to; and working closely alongside the Supply Chain Manager you will work with internal functional teams and external suppliers to procure materials and services; plus develop and implement efficient and reliable supply chain results and practices - in several key areas:

1. Management of a number of key suppliers/commodities based across the world.

2. Responsibility for achieving material productivity targets.

3. Support R&D in sourcing direct material for NPI (New Product Introduction).

4. Manage NPP (New Product Procurement) spend for the site across a number of key supply portfolios.

5. Management of the annual 'cost-down' programme.

Your Responsibilities:

Procurement & Purchasing

* Support the Supply Chain Manager and across Global Purchasing Groups in data preparation; projects and activities relating to the group purchasing of components, raw materials and services.

* Manage the negotiation of prices and supply for specific supply portfolios, including PCBa, incorporating cost downs from parts productivity targets.

* Develop sourcing strategies, as required/directed, in areas of designated responsibility. Provide operational support in the procurement and management of all indirect purchase areas including services and capital.

R&D and Product Development Support

* Support a range of R&D New Product Development (NPI) projects requiring materials input. Support specification changes to materials and components as driven by new product development across multiple functional teams within the business. Be a key member of the Product development Project team(s).

* Support identification of new/existing suppliers and material to support the NPI product road map.

Cost Savings

* Identify opportunities for material/component cost savings from across the business and manage these via an annual 'cost-down' programme.

* Qualify, project manage and deliver material cost savings within the business and commodity areas of ownership responsibility.

Budget & Costs Management

* Assist in the estimation of costing of NPI by providing best prices for direct material.

* Manage direct and indirect spend within the business, support all departments to ensure compliance with process and requirements. Monitor and liaise with business Commercial teams on variations to the material / component costs as agreed / targeted.

Supplier Management

* Develop relationships with the suppliers within the assigned portfolio, ensuring quality, delivery and cost requirements are fully met.

* Conduct regular, scheduled supplier reviews as determined by A, B, C categorization of supplier.

Obsolescence Management

* Monitor EoL (End of Life) status for electronic components and provide replacement identification as and when required.

Resources & Planning

* Support the procurement / planning team to ensure the correct timing and accurate supply of Purchased parts within the business.

* Develop annual material productivity plans & targets with input from operational/support functions. Manage action plans for material / component transfers across sites / suppliers.

Contracts & Commercial

* Lead negotiations with suppliers on the supply of new components/materials and ensure all necessary contractual aspects are in place. Ensure the set-up and application of terms; including the pricing of purchased component parts as procured within the business.

Teamwork

* Act as leader and mentor to junior team members. Participate in company objectives for lean business, diversity, Anti- Slavery, Plastics & Waste Reduction.

Reporting

* Issue and present monthly reporting on material productivity and procurement performance and develop year end forecasts.

About you:

Essential:

* Minimum 7 years' in a Purchasing role within a manufacturing organisation (ideally electronics, PCBa, electro-mechanical products).

* Proven experience in a Senior purchasing role (2 years +) within a manufacturing / technology environment with desire and capability to progress in the Procurement function.

* Experience sourcing for NPI and product development, working with a number of stakeholders. Experience with producing capex proposals and supplier assessments/visit reports.

* Commercial procurement awareness/contract negotiation and wider supply chain and operational experience necessary, dealing with suppliers worldwide.

* Usage and understanding of ERP/MRP systems. (Ideally knowledge of SAP, PLEX).

* Self-starter, capable of managing own time/priorities but also able to work well in a tight knit team. Outstanding and well-developed communication and negotiation skills - both written & oral. Attention to detail.

* Skilled user of the Microsoft suite of tools, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

* Professional CIPS level qualification