Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Buyer on a 12 Month Contract, based in Lisburn.

Based in Lisburn, UK, the Buyer will work within the Materials Department. As a Buyer you will be responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling and purchasing a portfolio of parts from a group of vendors in accordance with established procedures to ensure consistency of supply whilst managing inventory levels.

• Perform and manage the procurement of both direct and indirect material for the support of a manufacturing plant via the SAP ERP system.
• Procure and/or schedule an inbound supply chain to align with SAP requirements while supporting plant inventory targets.
• Adheres to corporate policies and guidelines for the procurement and control of direct and indirect material.
• Ensure that purchasing documents (i.e. purchase orders) are processed completely and accurately and submitted on-time to suppliers; responsible for maintaining correct costs and data entry and follows the complete procurement process from PO submission to invoicing.
• Ensure replenishment, call off and supplier managed inventory process are maintained and managed to ensure on time delivery and inventory levels are maintained.
• Administers, in conjunction with SQE management, non-conforming supplier stock and replacements.
• Works closely with Sourcing to deliver deflation and persistently looks for and communicates opportunities for cost reduction / avoidance.
• Communicating and working through any issues that could impact the manufacturing process and elevating concerns as necessary.
• Assists the Materials team in maintaining accurate physical vs. perpetual inventory records, safety stocks, supplier forecasts, etc.
• Manages component change and the introduction of new parts through the planning process.
• Monitor and report key performance metrics, including supplier on-time delivery, order execution, supplier payments.
• Manage other tasks and projects related to the management of materials or suppliers.

• Proven Supply Chain Planning experience
• Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts and application
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• SAP system experience
• Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities
• Ability to collaborate across various functions and levels

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