Senior Buyer
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Scope:
Were seeking a highly accomplished and strategically minded Senior Buyer to join our Procurement team at our high-tech manufacturing site. This pivotal role requires a seasoned professional to elevate our procurement operations bringing significant strategic input and commercial leadership within the cutting-edge microLED and semiconductor industry. This role will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager.
This isa permanent vacancy and the normal working hours will be Monday to Friday 8:00am 4:30pm (with an hour for lunch) although there may be occasional need to work extended hours to meet critical deadlines. This is a permanent vacancy working at the Plessey Semiconductors Ltd site in Roborough Plymouth.
The salary for this role will be commensurate with skills/experience. Additional benefits include Private Health Insurance Pension Scheme Life Insurance Scheme an onsite subsidised gym and canteen and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Main Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic procurement activities for capital equipment goods materials and services ensuring optimal value risk mitigation and adherence to specifications and budgets within the semiconductor environment.
- Drive commercial excellence by leading complex negotiations and managing strategic supplier relationships globally to enhance service quality and foster innovation.
- Leverage expert SAP knowledge for end-to-end procure-to-pay process management system optimisation and data-driven decision-making.
- Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks particularly those unique to the semiconductor industry ensuring continuity and resilience.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support project goals manage change requests and contribute to the refinement of Procurement and Warehouse policies.
- Stay current on market trends and technological advancements advising stakeholders on potential impacts.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives and act as a subject matter expert guiding internal teams.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Proven Senior Procurement Experience in a high-tech manufacturing/technology environment ideally within the semiconductor industry.
- Mandatory in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP within a Procurement function.
- Exceptional business acumen and commercial judgment with a strong track record of translating strategic objectives into quantifiable Procurement results.
- Advanced sourcing strategy development strong negotiation communication and influencing skills.
- Highly analytical numerically astute and a proactive problem-solver capable of navigating complex supply chain challenges.
- Ability to work collaboratively engage diverse stakeholders and mentor team members.
- Minimum Bachelors Degree in Economics Business Studies or Supply Chain Management.
- CIPS qualification or actively working towards it.
The Company
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees and provide support to clients from all over the country.
Life at Plessey
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Cycle to work scheme
Group personal pension plan and life assurance
28 days holiday entitlement
Subsidised
gym
Private health and dental schemes
Free on-site parking
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Free fruit and hot drinks
Staff
events
Subsidised canteen
Employee referral scheme
Testimonials
Sophie Senior HR Advisor
Lee Purchasing Manager
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing
- MRP
- Contracts
