Tactical Buyer

• Implement a robust purchasing system to ensure continuity of supply for production and adequate stock requirements.
• Negotiate cost and delivery for all transactions to ensure best value.
• Maintain accurate bills of materials and respond to any changes to requirements.
• Build upon supplier relationships, improve supplier performance and t ender out to suppliers to get best pricing and quality for parts.
• Ensure all purchase orders are recorded correctly, with receipt of goods logged to enable timely invoice payments
• Ensure a suitable stock level of required components in Stores, maintain a lean system within Stores and support the Stores team as & when necessary.
• Work closely with Supervisors & IMS Team to respond to urgent needs and timely replenishing of any shortages.
• Fast tracking of urgent items, e.g. maintenance parts, through to delivery on site.
• Follow procedures for dealing with defective goods and services.
• Participate in stock takes and implement work processes to improve stock accuracy.
• Establish self as a valuable member of the purchasing team and contribute towards the team’s objectives.
• Liaise with the sales and production teams to communicate timely information relevant to delivery of materials.
• Ensure supplier compliance with company Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety management arrangements.
• Provide information/ data on procurement performance and progress to inform management’s strategic planning.
• Optimise the use of electronic systems and communication to maximise efficiency.
• To assist in the development of a purchasing strategy and take the lead on assigned continuous improvement tasks to achieve the company’s growth plans.
• Working with the lean teams to:

(a) improve stock control & the PO process visibility

(b) ensure accurate & updated BOM records, for purchased parts & raw materials so information is live & shortages are avoided

(c) establish Kanban systems to eliminate running out of small consumable items

• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, including Safe Systems of Work (SSOW’s) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Any other duties, within reason & capability, as agreed with the Purchasing Managers/ Senior Managers.

• Good level of secondary education including passes at GCSE A – C in Maths and English
• Proven experience of working as a buyer and/or stores
• person with buying responsibilities, in a manufacturing environment for at least 2-3 years.
• Post-secondary education in an engineering related discipline.
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) qualified.
• Experience in the quarrying/screening industry
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Effective organisational, planning, negotiation and time management ability
• Ability to proactively and independently achieve results
• Participate as a team member
• Competent in the effective use of spreadsheets.

• Ability to achieve challenging objectives in a fast – paced environment.