| Description: | Meyer Scott Ref: VR/04853
JOB PURPOSE:
• To ensure timely procurement of materials for new product development and custom products.
• To ensure a smooth pathway into routine production by co-ordinating effectively with the operations supply chain team.
• To support the operations supply team as required.
MAIN DUTIES and OUTCOMES:
• Lead all aspects of procurement for the R&D and Custom product teams,
• Support where appropriate existing product changes, commodity strategies, supplier development and partnership optimisation.
• Undertake supplier sourcing for R&D projects, working in conjunction with Operations.
• Project buying
• Cost down and technical discussion with suppliers/potential suppliers
• Getting volume production quotes
• Custom product team buying
• Supplier visits to assess capability to support development
• Ensure relevant ERP data is entered and correctly maintained.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE TYPICALLY REQUIRED:
• Qualified to degree level or equivalent experience in an Engineering or Supply Chain subject
• Minimum 3 years in a purchasing role within an electro-mechanical manufacturing organisation
• Project Buying/New Product Introduction/Product Improvement/Product Changes
• Global sourcing and buying experience
• Experience of Supplier management
• Contract negotiation and implementation
• Strong experience of cost down activities
• Have experience in using ERP business software systems, MS Office, intermediate EXCEL
• Working within an ISO 9001 quality system organisation
• Researching/benchmarking activities
• Continuous improvements such as supplier rationalisation and outsourcing
DESIRABLE
• ERP (preferably Syspro) user knowledge
• Basic knowledge of regulatory approvals eg. UL, CSA, TUV etc.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma / Lean / Kanban etc.
• CIPS qualified
• Second language
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