Buyer

Main function of job:

Develop and apply procurement skills to establish and maintain a high performing supply chain into Porvair. Sourcing, price negotiations, order/schedule placement and progressing for supply of material, component parts and services. Ensuring on time delivery and world class quality and compliance to standards. Collaborating with Design Engineering to ensure that continuity of supply and product specifications remain aligned for new and existing products

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishing and developing suppliers for mechanical components, subcontract processing and materials
• Technical and delivery performance management of suppliers
• Evaluating new and potential suppliers
• Obtaining/negotiating pricing, to meet expectations and budget
• The raising of Purchase orders, ensuring price, delivery, technical, quality and commercial specifications are correctly defined
• Raising of works orders for sub-contracted processes
• Monitor supplier performance ensuring supplier quality/delivery matrixes are met
• New Product Development support such as design-for-manufacturing
• Facilitate effective communications between internal and external stakeholders
• Formation of Long-term agreements to manage business relationships

Essential Qualifications:

- CIPS / APICS or relevant supply chain qualification

Desirable Qualifications:

- Mechanical and materials technical qualifications or apprenticeship

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Ability to read technical drawings would be advantageous
• Knowledge of materials and surface treatment specifications, particularly metals
• Working experience of ERP / MRP systems
• Negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Competent in MSOffice applications

Experience Required:

• Mechanical component/machining engineering background
• Aerospace background/knowledge preferred
• Management of projects and operating within a project team
• Application of contractual terms and clauses desirable

Personal Skills Required:

• Flexible and adaptable approach to work, excellent problem solving skills
• Able to assimilate new knowledge effectively
• Ability to apply “Best Practice” within the procurement role
• Individual to be tenacious and motivated
• Organised - able to drive tasks and projects to achieve deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail to ensure compliance