Buyer

Prodrive; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

BUYER

HCI Systems

HCI Systems, established in 2012 and now part of the Prodrive group, is one of the leading providers of high-quality electrical wiring solutions. Supporting customers in various sectors from Marine, Defence, AgriTech to a core business around Motorsport & Automotive, supplying multiple high level racing series and high specification automotive style projects.

Based in Newport, Shropshire, HCI Systems Limited have grown rapidly in recent years to become leaders in vehicle electrical systems and wiring harnesses. The company has an enviable reputation based on high quality wiring harness design and manufacture for low voltage and electric vehicles as well as providing complimentary technologies such as power management systems, switch panels and bespoke electronics systems working to customer specifications.

Our world-class team has over 30 years of experience designing and manufacturing wiring looms.

For further details about HCI Systems, please visit our website: https://hci-s.com/

We require an experienced Buyer to work closely with our engineering and project departments to source and procure external and internally manufactured components and parts. To deliver on quality, and cost whilst keeping in line with approved requests, business plans and predicted stock levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders for drawn & non-drawn components in line with requirements generated both via the HCI MRP system and manual requirements generated via production.
• Negotiate terms and conditions, in line with the business operating procedures ensuring the best total acquisition costs.
• Continuous monitoring of suppliers to ensure cost, quality and delivery adherence.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant ISO9001 procedures.
• To play an active role in achieving departmental objectives such as cost reduction targets year on year, supplier reduction and improved stock management.
• Understanding of both manufacturing and manufacturing techniques.
• A good working knowledge of prototype & small batch manufacturing procedures.

Who Are We Looking For

• Extensive experience within a batch prototype or production environment.
• Understanding of both manufacturing and manufacturing techniques.
• A good working knowledge of prototype & small batch manufacturing procedures.
• Ability to work in a timely and efficient manner, making sure production deadlines are adhered to.
• CIPS qualified (or currently studying) is preferred but not essential.