Buyer, Pharmaceutical

CRC-Evans is a global leader in welding and coating services for the energy and infrastructure sectors. Our teams support pipeline projects around the world, so we rely on precision equipment, strong supplier partnerships and people who hold themselves to the highest standards of safety, quality and integrity. As our operations and procurement function continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Technical Buyer to help us source the critical machined components behind our equipment.

The Technical Buyer – Machined Products is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, purchasing and managing suppliers of precision-machined components, fabricated parts and assemblies used across CRC-Evans' global operations. Combining a strong understanding of machining processes, engineering drawings and material specifications with commercial and supply chain expertise, the role ensures quality, cost, delivery and technical compliance objectives are achieved, and works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations to support new product development, production requirements and continuous improvement.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for precision-machined components, fabricated parts and assemblies to ensure cost competitiveness and supply continuity.
• Identify, assess, qualify and onboard new suppliers globally, and manage RFQ and tendering activities in accordance with company procurement procedures.
• Evaluate quotations, perform commercial analysis and make sourcing recommendations; negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, contracts and service agreements.
• Raise and manage purchase orders in accordance with Delegation of Authority (DOA) requirements.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, technical specifications and manufacturing requirements, and ensure suppliers fully understand technical requirements before order placement.
• Understand and communicate machining requirements including CNC turning and milling, precision grinding, fabrication and welding, heat treatment, surface coatings, NDT and material certification.
• Support engineering changes and product lifecycle management activities.
• Develop strategic relationships with key machining suppliers and manage supplier performance against quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness and continuous improvement.
• Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews, and support supplier development, risk reduction and corrective action activities.
• Ensure purchased products comply with technical specifications and quality requirements, supported by MTCs, CoCs, inspection reports and quality records.
• Support ISO and customer audit requirements and maintain compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
• Deliver measurable annual cost savings through should-cost analysis and by challenging existing specifications and sourcing approaches.
• Work with Planning and Manufacturing to maintain supply continuity, monitor supplier lead times, identify supply risks and expedite critical orders.
• Support budgeting and forecasting, inventory reduction and working capital improvement initiatives.
• All other duties assigned, as appropriate.

• Annual cost savings delivered against target.
• On-time supplier delivery and supplier quality performance (PPM/NCR rate).
• Purchase order compliance and supplier lead-time reduction.
• Inventory reduction and working capital improvements.
• Number of qualified alternative suppliers developed and procurement projects completed to agreed timelines.

• You have a duty to take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work.
• You will carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and comply with all Health, Safety & Environmental rules, policy, procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
• You must also co-operate with management and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal obligations.
• Ensure that you follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training the Company provides and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk.
• Ensure that you follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training provided by the company and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk and inform your line manager about any shortcomings you identify within your health and safety arrangements.