Buyer Team Leader
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Job Description
We have a vacancy within our Supply Chain Department and are currently recruiting for the role of Buyer Team Leader. We are looking for candidates who have relevant and proven experience seeking an opportunity to develop their skills and join a growing Organisation.
Shift Pattern:39 hours each week with a flexible starting time between 07:00 and 08:00 Monday to Friday with a flexible finish time between 16:00 and 17:00 Monday to Thursday and on a Friday a finish time of 12.00. You will be entitled to a 30-minute unpaid lunch break between 12:00 and 12:30 Monday to Thursday. Additionally you will have a 10-minute paid break each morning Monday to Friday and a 10-minute paid break each afternoon Monday to Thursday.
Location:Accrofab Derby DE21 7RX
Role Accountabilities:
- Responsible for the effective day to day management of your designated suppliers
- Manage supplier performance through agreed QCD targets ensuring the SIOP plan is achieved and supply chain risks are actively managed
- Lead monthly order book reviews with designated suppliers to identify performance improvements capture supplier risks and associated mitigation plans and firm order book in line with the SIOP plan
- Ensure suppliers adhere to the terms of their contract or purchase order and execute contractual terms where applicable
- Work with suppliers to identify and deliver cost reduction opportunities in line with budget requirements
- Reduce Accrofabs commercial exposure through contracting with key strategic suppliers and leveraging economies of scale for best cost and improved supplier performance.
- Support the development and deployment of category / supplier strategies. Work collaboratively as part of a cross functional team to ensure that strategies meet the needs of current and future business needs.
- Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste and maintain competitive advantage for the business
- Lead the project management of key purchasing projects where designated in accordance with business objectives and budget requirements
- Manage inventory levels where applicable to an optimum level to ensure business continuity whilst maximising working capital.
- Nurture effective relationships with multiple stakeholders both internal and external in order to support functional priorities
- Ensure internal systems are kept up to date with supplier inputs (lead times pricing delivery dates etc) in accordance with internal measures
- Accountable for compliance to company policies processes and procedures ensuring all purchasing records are correct and maintained in line with regulatory requirements
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures within the purchasing department
- Define purchasing training matrix and implement new / refresher training for all purchasing employees
Person Specification:
- Build good working relationships always acting as a team player
- Maintain high attention to detail and process adherence applying a right first-time mentality
- Communicate effectively
- Be reliable and dedicated
- Manage workload and be organised prioritising where necessary
- Be conscious of and adhere to housekeeping requirements
We will be selecting a candidate who is aligned with our RISE Values; Respect Integrity Safety and Excellence and who collaborates well with others to maximise teamworking.
If you are interested and believe you have the relevant experience please apply. We look forward to hearing from you.
Employment Type
Full-Time
