Supply Chain Buyer

Newport, UK, United Kingdom | Purchasing

• Purchase order Management: Create, issue and manage purchase orders to ensure accuracy and compliance with department policies and guidelines.
• Cost Optimization: Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve cost-effective, on time procurement solutions without compromising quality. Continuously evaluate cost-saving opportunities and implement best practices for procurement efficiency.
• Discrepant Non-Inventory Management: Collaborate with key stakeholders to resolve problem receipts.
• New Supplier Setup: Company POC instigating new supplier setup process and processing to final completion.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, quality control, engineering, and finance teams to align procurement activities with production needs and overall business objectives.
• Reporting: Provide reports to internal customers as required Generating department KPIs.
• Dealing with SAP queries for Purchasing related topics
• Managing Low Level Contracts (below £25K pa)
• Providing Out of Hours support on a rotational basis

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or similar preferred.
  • Working towards CIPS or CPIM qualification desirable.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Knowledge of procurement software within ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, or similar).
  • Microsoft office proficient.
  • Ability to work effectively independently under pressure and manage competing priorities.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes and inventory management techniques.