Senior Buyer
My client has extensive capability in the design and manufacture of motion technology products to meet the requirements of todays state-of-the-art aerospace and defence programmes.
Scope of Role:
Providing a complete supply chain solution to provide material in line with production requirements for new projects within the NPI process or from MRP output.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
· Working with Sales/Engineering/Production/Demand Management teams to ensure QCD targets are met   in full.
· Responsible for all procurement activities relating to all new projects for the Penge site.
· Quality - Zero defects
· Cost - Reduce the material cost designated in the Bid phase (target to be set by project)
· Delivery - 98% on time against required date
· To maintain a disciplined approach to business in accordance with the companys AS9100 systems
· Support the production Buyers in Penge with regard to material supply, at times of risk
· Work closely with the supplier quality engineer for the upkeep of the ASL, monitor supplier performance.
Other Responsibilities/Non-essential Functions
· Undertake training that is identified as a requirement of the role as identified by the role Manager.
· Undertake all other reasonable requests that are made by the role manager/acting manager or Directors.
· At times of reduced department staff attendance there will be a need to be flexible and provide support outside of the normal tasks of the job to ensure customer satisfaction.
· On occasion you maybe required to take on ad hoc duties which includes, but is not limited to training, department associated tasks and brief secondment to other departments.
Standard Company Responsibilities
· Take responsibility for understanding the Business Management System and how it is applied to the role.
· Adhere to Health and Safety requirements at all times.
· There is a responsibility on all employees to bring to the attention of their manager any issues that could potentially affect the business, regardless of how small they may seem at the time.
· All duties within this job description should be carried out in line with any Company policies and procedures in place at the time and in line with any requirements set out in the Business Management System.
Formal Qualifications
5 GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent
Qualified Member of CIPS
Skills
Essential:
·Significant IT skills
· Good command of the English language and very articulate
· Good presentation and communication skills to groups of around 10 people
· Proven negotiation skills
Desirable:
· Working knowledge of Contract Law
· Lean tools i.e. value steam mapping Experience
· A proven track record of meeting targets for Quality, Cost and Delivery
· Able to demonstrate a commercial aptitude
· Full understanding of regulatory requirements appertaining the supply of product for the Aerospace industry
· Experience of working within a manufacturing environment
· Working within a ?Lean environment


Advanced Selection Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency with regards to this vacancy and operates as an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We positively welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates no matter what their age, race, gender or lifestyle and those who have the right to live and work in the UK. In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.


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- Croydon