OPERATIONAL BUYER

☞ ITP Aero

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Lincoln East Midlands

Category: Merchandising / Purchasing / Supply Chain Production / Operation

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

Position: Mid-Senior level

Job type: Full-time

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We are opening a new selection process in our plant in Lincoln for the position of Operational Buyer in the management of key supplier accounts for material and production tooling.

WHAT PROFILE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  • Work experience within a Purchasing / Supply Chain environment or similar role preferably with manufacturing/aerospace.
  • Good understanding of supply chain procedures.
  • Hands-on experience with purchasing software (e.g. SAP materials management module and Ariba) is preferred.
  • Solid organisational skills.
  • Effective communication both written and verbal.
  • Proficient with all Microsoft Office software applications.
  • Attention to detail and process-driven with a methodical approach.
  • Excellent communications and teamwork skills.
  • Able to analyse data and present accordingly.
  • MCIPS or working towards is preferred.
  • Be self-motivated, determined and be driven to develop within the role.
  • Experience of procurement or a procurement environment.
  • Have or been exposed to project management.
  • Ability to identify supplier issues and react immediately.
  • Forward thinking.
  • Excellent communication skills including confident telephone skills.
  • Highly organised and efficient at managing own workload.
  • The successful candidate will be well organised, effective, efficient, technically and commercially astute and ambitious to grow their role within our forward thinking and fast-growing company.

WHAT DOES THE VACANCY INVOLVE?

  • The procurement and management of key supplier accounts for material and production tooling.
  • Create purchase orders and track the movement of goods and services.
  • Planning and monitoring stock levels and identifying purchasing needs.
  • Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices.
  • Communicating and resolving any supply issues (delays, shortages, etc) and escalate when necessary.
  • Communicate with and build supplier relationships.
  • Review open purchase orders weekly and chase when necessary.
  • Review the invoice monitor and deal with queries in a timely manner.
  • Manage and track transport for the movement and importation of goods to the relevant ITP Aero plants.
  • Analyse delays and interruptions and report to Planning & Logistics Manager any issues.
  • Escalate material issues immediately to the relevant supply chain personnel and review weekly in the supply chain meeting.
  • Complete IPR quarterly reporting to HMRC.
  • Review and ensure the supplier has the relevant export licence in place to ship goods.
  • Liaise with stores personnel to ensure goods are dealt with within a timely manner.
  • Interface with engineering and quality for any action or support needed.
  • Monitor supplier performance.

If you are interested in the world of Operational Buying, and you think this vacancy fits your profile, don’t hesitate and register!

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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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