Job Description

Purchase goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets. Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business. Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on?purchasing processes and new projects and activities. Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the?organisation. Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers. Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities. Prepare reports and updates as and when required. Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements. Adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors. Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods. Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules. Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications. Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships. Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures are followed. Conduct research for new components and suppliers. Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation. Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to?ensure contract compliance. Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.


Relevant business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering degree. B Tech. Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or similar qualification?or studying towards CIPS qualification would be beneficial. Previous experience of working in a purchasing team preferably within?manufacturing environment. 3-5 years experience. Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding?and cost breakdown. Experience of working closely with suppliers. Able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements. An understanding of automotive processes and components would be?advantageous. * Computer literate, with advanced Excel skills/abilities.