Senior Buyer

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions, operating as an employment agency, is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Buyer to join our client in Ilminster, Somerset. Our client is a specialist global manufacturer within their field.

The working hours are full-time, with usual manufacturing hours of 37.5 per week & flexible start time, with an early Friday finish! Start your weekend early. The salary is competitive at Circa £45,000 PA.

You would be reporting to the Site Procurement & Supply Chain Manager support with sourcing direct and indirect materials at the appropriate quality level, on time and at the most competitive cost from new programme launch through to steady state production. We are looking for someone either qualified by working experience or CIPS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchasing of direct materials in line with operational requirements. Actioning the requirements of MRP. Re-phasing deliveries and expediting where necessary.
• Maintaining part and procurement parameters in MRP/ERP, i.e. supplier lead times, strategic safety stocks, and yields. Ensure all purchase orders and amendments are always up to date in the system.
• Running tender processes for new requirements, negotiating pricing and terms and conditions to ensure the best position.
• Develop and maintain proactive supplier relationships.
• Inventory management. Work with internal and external partners to optimise stock and ensure stock is provided in line with product lifecycle and business requirements.
• Identify and manage cost reduction initiatives.
• Supplier Quality – work with suppliers and other departments to ensure robust corrective actions are in place to deal with non-conformity.
• Work with Product/Programme team to manage procurement actions in new product introduction.
• Monitor Procurement KPI’s (OTIF, Quality, MPV) and publish along with action plans to deliver agreed targets.
• Build strong internal relationships and work with all areas to address purchasing issues and requirements.
• Continuous Improvement. Work with internal colleagues and group colleagues to continuously develop and improve procurement and supply chain processes, tools and ways of working. Implement new tools, processes and procedures that are identified for group role out.

Experience Required:

Understanding of quality requirements in aerospace/manufacturing industries

Understanding of contracts and contract management

Strong IT Skills knowledge and experience of working with MRP

Experience in implementing Pull Control or Vendor Managed Inventory processes with suppliers

Project management skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Outstanding Benefits:

• 25 days holiday allowance + plus 8 bank holidays
• Great culture
• Fabulous company events
• Company pension 6%
• Onsite parking
• Wellbeing
• Company bonus scheme
• Health Cash Plan

If you would like to apply for the role of Senior Buyer, then please email your CV to rebecca.griffiths@hawk-3.com the closing date is 20.10.24. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client.