Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

Based in Bromborough, Teledyne CML Composites is a fast growing manufacturer, supplying carbon/glass fibre composite parts and assemblies to some of the world’s leading aircraft and aero engine producers. Operating across three distinct product groups – commercial, defence and business jet products – this role is an opportunity to join a team putting the finishing touches to our highly technical products.

The manufacturing facility houses some of the most advanced machining technology in Europe such as a multi‑axis NDT robotic machine, automated material cutting machine and multi‑axis CNC machining centres. Teledyne CML Composites has positioned itself, and is recognised as one of the world’s leading suppliers in composites and supports the business strategy of continuous growth and technical innovation.

With an order book extending out into the next decade, we are looking for new colleagues to join our thriving company.

The Buyer will be primarily responsible for sourcing, negotiating and purchasing raw materials and site services to meet the organisation’s operational needs. A proactive approach with strong negotiating skills and a keen eye for market trends is required to contribute to our strategic procurement objectives and drive cost‑effective solutions. The role is fast‑paced, and requires optimisation of supply‑chain efficiency.

• Coordinate Purchase Requisition s, Raise Purchase Orders and monitor supplier delivery dates. Communicate any risks/issues to the Procurement Lead and work to resolve
• Expedite urgent and outstanding orders to support Production and ensure Delivery target of >98% is achieved
• Develop effective relations with Teledyne CML Composites suppliers, partners and stakeholders
• Responsible for all purchasing projects as required and identified by the Procurement Manager, including for site services, Production Composites Materials, Machined metallics & other general commodity’s on an international supply chain
• Purchasing goods and services at the best Cost/Quality/Lead Time
• All admin duties arising from the above including; accurate maintenance of computer files, filing of quotes and purchase order duplicates, up to date records of NDA/SDR and Vendor Assessments
• Provide weekly task report to Procurement Manager
• Assist Procurement Lead in developing suitable supplier relationships and reducing inventory
• Take part in NPI activities for new projects
• Identify and deliver cost saving projects across direct and indirect spend
• Support new development projects and ongoing business growth
• Other duties as required, including:
  • Comply fully with internal and external quality Audits
  • Be responsible for the wellbeing and Health & Safety of fellow workers
  • Work within the guidelines set out in the Teledyne CML Composites works procedure manual and the Teledyne CML Composites Quality Procedure Manual
  • Contribute to future growth and profitability of Teledyne CML Composites

• Essential
  • Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of MRP systems
  • CIPS qualification – working towards or already achieved MCIPS
• Desirable
  • Experience in Aerospace and/or Composites industry
  • Composite Raw Material and site services
  • Degree in relevant subject

• Hardworking, enthusiastic, flexible team player, who is also able to use their own initiative

• Salary sacrifice‑led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary
• 25 days holiday per annum
• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional…