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Buyer
on going contract based Doncaster for first 6 - 8 months up to £50K equivalent plus expenses
Located Burton Staffs thereafter
Potential for temp to perm

Job Purpose

To provide a professional Commodity Strategy and Purchasing service to internal stakeholders, taking accountability and responsibility for all products, commodities or vendors allocated to you and more widely within the Functional Team.

To understand the technical and functional aspects of assigned products with appreciation of raw materials, machined components and subcontract manufacturing processes & services and to both initiate and then maintain supply chain avenues

To align Commodity and Product Sourcing activities in line with Corporate Commodity Strategies or develop such through the design and development of localised Commodity Strategies aligned to internal stakeholder, Business Unit requirements and functional objectives.

Provide a Product / Commodity Strategy for the products / vendors assigned to you. Guide the Buying activities to ensure sourcing and QCD benefits are maximised and that day-to-day activities are executed and aligned to the defined strategies and procedures.

Develop and lead annual price / cost reduction and working capital initiatives with Functional Team.

Support stakeholder requirements for new customer bids through a structured process and develop strategies to expand technological advancements in support of customer requirements and Supply Chain improvements in Total cost of Acquisition.

To manage and contribute to the Continuous Improvement of all aspects of the Purchasing Function within all aspects of Cost, Quality and Delivery.

This position reports into the Purchasing Manager.

Principle Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Safety
Compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and any other relevant legislation and standards. This may require contributing to site auditing and assessments for these areas both internal and external to the business.

Quality

The Engineering Technical Buyer will ensure that all Request for Quotation (RFQ) and tendering activities evaluate sources of supply that consider Quality performance as part of the Total Cost of Acquisition. QAP policies and procedures will be adhered to at all times.

Delivery

1. The Buyer will work as part of the Supply Chain Team to provide a service for the sourcing of goods or services in support of internal stakeholder, Business Unit requirements and objectives

2. The Buyer will liaise with Engineering and Production Engineering colleagues to analyse engineering BoMs and implement these into robust supply chain solutions

3. Understand systems and processes in detail, wider than just the departmental (Supply Chain) functional processes (e.g., Safety, Quality, Commercial, Projects, Engineering)

4. Has the ability to step outside their own functional commodity, helping the team by covering multiple commodity areas with knowledge and support.

5. The Buyer will define, negotiate, and implement strategies at part / commodity or service level that allow appropriate commercial and contractual terms to be contained in formal agreements.

6. The Buyer can be responsible for New Product Introduction (NPI) and FAI clearance / conformity in line with any strategy development or program.

7. Upon successful completion of FAI, the Buyer will transfer ongoing PO and vendor management to the Operational Buyer functions.

8. Lead annual Cost Reduction and Working Capital initiatives to deliver Year on Year financial benefits to the business.

9. Own key supplier relationships at a managerial level to ensure the business interests are always protected through regular, formal reviews and metrics and engagement.

10. Work with the wider Supply Chain group to support supplier relationship / escalation issues or deviation from contractual terms.

11. Market testing of products and portfolios from time to time to ensure VFM for Wabtec UK Limited.

12. Work as part of cross functional teams to support Commercial Bid proposals and other business initiatives.

13. Will establish structured and regular QCDMT reviews with their assigned suppliers to present performance results and drive Improvement Plans.

14. The development of strategic suppliers to maintain a competitive marketplace utilising Low-Cost Country sources or new market entrants where appropriate.

15. Lead the supplier rationalisation strategy for the assigned commodities within their Functional Team across the Supply Chain and Purchasing Function as directed.

16. The Buyer will control internal processes ( order placement and subsequent management, manage MRP signals, invoice resolution etc ) to maintain defined business KPIs

17. Compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and any other relevant legislation or standard.

18. Perform any other duties as appropriate within post holder's skills and competencies.

Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate the following

* Minimum 2 years purchasing/procurement experience within an engineering/manufacturing environment
* Ability to read and identify parts from technical engineering drawings
* Strong negotiation skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work to strict deadlines
* Highly driven and self-motivated
* Proactive decision making and problem-solving skills
* Good level of IT skills ( Excel , Outlook , Teams, Oracle (preferred), Powerpoint )
* CIPS or IOSCM Qualification are desirable