Senior Buyer

Trinity Resource Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

Job Description

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join our established client on a six-month fixed term contract basis.

Our client is an electronics manufacturer who is a market innovator in the Aerospace & Defence sector, offering a progressive and rewarding opportunity.

What's in it for you?

• Enhanced Pension
• Onsite Parking
• 25 Days Holiday + Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Health Plan
• Perkbox Discounts
• Gym Discount
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Flexi-working
• Training & Development

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials in line with company guidelines and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
• Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders and suppliers regarding new projects, demand and supply initiatives and advise any impact or change on purchasing and production activities.
• Review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and processes.
• Input data on systems to effectively perform key transactions in procurement and supply.
• Develop, lead, and execute purchasing and inventory strategies with stakeholders to ensure effective management of inventory levels.
• Create and coordinate supply chain strategies from a group level.
• Consolidate and leverage spend within the supply chain.
• Stay current and up to date on market trends/competitor strategies that may affect the supply or demand of products and materials and advise stakeholders of any impact.
• Support product change requests, review and communicate the impact on planning and production.

Experience Required

• Experience of working in a Buyer or Procurement role.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and ERP systems (in particular Oracle JD Edwards).