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Technical Buyer
North Devon
Permanent
Salary £40k

Accountability

Sourcing of mechanical and electronic components, sub contract parts, assemblies and printed circuit boards
Delivery of VA/VE solutions generated through supplier collaboration
Interface with Engineering to ensure support to new product introduction (NPI)
Management of the strategic sourcing process 
Development & improvement of commodity performance through analysis and supplier selection
Work with the purchasing & legal departments to facilitate implementation of supplier agreements that will drive total cost & inventory reduction strategies
Management of supplier contract compliance
Ensure excellent customer quality and delivery service levels while driving improved supplier performance
Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities  
 
Main Tasks 

Purchasing for specific projects and responding to engineering change requirements, and ordering the required components in line with engineering releases and required timescales
Identify suitable suppliers and monitor their performance and competitiveness, negotiate the price of technical products ensuring the best acquisition cost
Initiate, supervise and track communication between R&D/NPI and suppliers
Interrogate systems and KPI’s to measure, control and improve company purchasing spends
Benchmark current supply base to prove cost/quality competitiveness
Implement cost down activities across all areas of organization including make or buy and non-production items
Develop commodity business activity plans in line with agreed targets on cost reduction, quality and delivery
Manage the rationalisation of supplier base and introduce supplier development programmes for key suppliers
Manage cost down and continuous improvement programmes in purchasing
Actively develop the use of tendering processes to locate and secure the best possible sources of supply
Ensure systems are in place to effectively manage established supplier contracts
Negotiate contracts with current/new supply base and issue blanket PO’s to successful vendors
Actively promote world class purchasing standards and techniques for the business with a focus on continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with Contracts & Procurement policies and procedures  
Particular Knowledge/Practical Experience

Ability to think strategically with an innovative approach to problem solving
Excellent negotiation skills with proven track record of cost reduction through use of appropriate strategic purchasing tools
Experience in subcontract management
Ability to engage in basic contract negotiations and develop contracts in standard form; create basic project plans and manage source plan and implementation across functions and sites
Spreadsheet skills and proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ERP systems experience required to support procurement decision making
CIPS qualifications desirable or equivalent degree in Business Studies, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering
Ability to analyse and evaluate quotations submitted by potential suppliers to assure that the quality, quantity, delivery terms, and costs are acceptable.
Excellent communication skills required with the ability to communicate appropriately with all levels
Must have the ability to handle complex problems, make sound decisions and work independently under the pressure of a heavy workload with significant time restrictions
Experience in purchasing mechanical and electronic components and assemblies
Have a strong understanding of technical drawings and bills of materials and possess a knowledge of precision manufacturing processes
Confident in negotiating price / lead time balance in order to maximise value  
  Please contact Andy (phone number removed) at Cooper Golding for further information