Senior Buyer Location: Gloucester Pay Range/details: £40,000 - £50,000 Contract Type: Permanent Do you have a passion for procurement? Are you proactive and a great communicator who enjoys working with suppliers? Our client is looking for a hardworking, self motivated person to join their team Key Responsibilities Senior Buyer Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favourable pricing, terms, and conditions while ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. Continuously identify cost-saving opportunities, implement cost reduction initiatives, and drive efficiency in the procurement process. Conduct periodic reviews to ensure cost-effectiveness. Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast demand, monitor inventory levels, and implement strategies to optimise inventory turnover and minimise stockouts. Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain, such as supply disruptions. Develop contingency plans to minimise the impact of unforeseen events. Qualifications & Requirements Senior Buyer Over 3 years experience as a buyer Strong knowledge of procurement principles and practices Excellent negotiation and communication skills Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively Familiarity with legal and contractual frameworks Degree or CIPS/management qualifications (preferable) What we can offer Senior Buyer Free Parking Cycle to work scheme Private medical insurance Referral programme For more information on this role, please contact Zoey Bunn on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed) Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. Omega is an employment business specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Senior Buyer Location: Gloucester Pay Range/details: £40,000 - £50,000 Contract Type: Permanent Do you have a passion for procurement? Are you proactive and a great communicator who enjoys working with suppliers? Our client is looking for a hardworking, self motivated person to join their team Key Responsibilities Senior Buyer Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favourable pricing, terms, and conditions while ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. Continuously identify cost-saving opportunities, implement cost reduction initiatives, and drive efficiency in the procurement process. Conduct periodic reviews to ensure cost-effectiveness. Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast demand, monitor inventory levels, and implement strategies to optimise inventory turnover and minimise stockouts. Identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain, such as supply disruptions. Develop contingency plans to minimise the impact of unforeseen events. Qualifications & Requirements Senior Buyer Over 3 years experience as a buyer Strong knowledge of procurement principles and practices Excellent negotiation and communication skills Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively Familiarity with legal and contractual frameworks Degree or CIPS/management qualifications (preferable) What we can offer Senior Buyer Free Parking Cycle to work scheme Private medical insurance Referral programme For more information on this role, please contact Zoey Bunn on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed) Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. Omega is an employment business specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
Key Account Manager: Leeds: Consumer Electronics Manage a portfolio of Key Accounts. for TV or support Senior National Account Managers on White Goods business. To meet agreed sales and margin targets, whilst consistently retaining profitable customers. Main Responsibilities: Develop and implement the long-term business strategies, to achieve sales and profit targets. Broaden the business opportunities by investigating and developing, as appropriate, all options for route to market. Manage support to the sales channel through sales promotions, marketing initiatives and training. Provide and continually update sales forecasts. Communicate this information to product management to support purchasing and stock planning. Maintain an accurate awareness and working knowledge of stock levels. To present activity and performance results at sales meetings. Communicate new ideas to maximise sales and profit and brand awareness. Report current pricing & product trend information, work with company management to formulate new strategies. Propose any pricing/promotional requests in a timely manner and through the Pricing Request system. Work within the Budgets allocated to give an agreed ROI. Provide effective and timely reports for the management team to be able to manage the business such as Weekly Sales and Aged Stock tracking reports. Work with logistics to ensure that effective and efficient logistics solution are reached with designated accounts. Manage Service Solution within the account base, and make sure returns that do not fall within our returns policy are correctly dealt with. Immediately report any quality related issues to both Service and Product teams. Work closely with Senior Sales Management and Finance to make sure all Customer SOA's and expenses are correctly accrued and aligned to deadlines. Work with Senior Management and Finance to resolve any customer payment or credit issues. Complete Customer Audits as required on time. Present internally any issues with possible solutions. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: Educated to Degree level 1+ years working as a KAM Level or buyer, this could include Field Selling role managing Independents and/or Distributors Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record of working to KPI's and achieving targets with direct account and budget responsibility. Candidates will be required develop and maintain good working relationships internally and externally and have the desire and passion to work in a target driven environment Able to demonstrate excellent numeracy and analytical skills Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Excellent PC skills with good working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Teams. Results focused attitude Proven ability to exceed sales and profitability targets and experience dealing with pressure Full UK Driving Licence required. Work in Leeds office minimum 1 day a week.
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Key Account Manager: Leeds: Consumer Electronics Manage a portfolio of Key Accounts. for TV or support Senior National Account Managers on White Goods business. To meet agreed sales and margin targets, whilst consistently retaining profitable customers. Main Responsibilities: Develop and implement the long-term business strategies, to achieve sales and profit targets. Broaden the business opportunities by investigating and developing, as appropriate, all options for route to market. Manage support to the sales channel through sales promotions, marketing initiatives and training. Provide and continually update sales forecasts. Communicate this information to product management to support purchasing and stock planning. Maintain an accurate awareness and working knowledge of stock levels. To present activity and performance results at sales meetings. Communicate new ideas to maximise sales and profit and brand awareness. Report current pricing & product trend information, work with company management to formulate new strategies. Propose any pricing/promotional requests in a timely manner and through the Pricing Request system. Work within the Budgets allocated to give an agreed ROI. Provide effective and timely reports for the management team to be able to manage the business such as Weekly Sales and Aged Stock tracking reports. Work with logistics to ensure that effective and efficient logistics solution are reached with designated accounts. Manage Service Solution within the account base, and make sure returns that do not fall within our returns policy are correctly dealt with. Immediately report any quality related issues to both Service and Product teams. Work closely with Senior Sales Management and Finance to make sure all Customer SOA's and expenses are correctly accrued and aligned to deadlines. Work with Senior Management and Finance to resolve any customer payment or credit issues. Complete Customer Audits as required on time. Present internally any issues with possible solutions. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: Educated to Degree level 1+ years working as a KAM Level or buyer, this could include Field Selling role managing Independents and/or Distributors Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record of working to KPI's and achieving targets with direct account and budget responsibility. Candidates will be required develop and maintain good working relationships internally and externally and have the desire and passion to work in a target driven environment Able to demonstrate excellent numeracy and analytical skills Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Excellent PC skills with good working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Teams. Results focused attitude Proven ability to exceed sales and profitability targets and experience dealing with pressure Full UK Driving Licence required. Work in Leeds office minimum 1 day a week.
Senior Buyer - Derbyshire (South) My client is going through a period of unprecedented growth, which has led to the expansion of their Strategic Procurement team. The 5-year plan will see them double in size globally, which has led to multiple greenfield Procurement vacancies supporting significant investment in new product development, and the opening of new manufacturing locations, most notably in the USA. They have several key projects planned over the next 5 years, including new machine implementations, development of their global BU's and investment into R&D for the future. The Purchasing and Procurement function is responsible for an annual spend of over £3 billion, with over 3,000 global suppliers across several direct categories, including: Hydraulics Electronics Fasteners Components Engines Plastics Raw Materials Job Summary The senior buyer would be joining a fast-paced environment, where they would like you to drive the future direction of purchasing and procurement. You will be expected to work closely with global purchasing teams and mange global supplier relationships to add value. The main purpose of the role is to ensure that you, the Senior Buyer will manage the direct spend within the preferred category and ensure purchasing and agreements are at the most competitive prices. Key Responsibilities: You will be responsible for developing global category strategies to ensure a robust and competitive supply chain. Develop Category Strategies Engage with suppliers and stakeholder to ensure you are sourcing the best products for projects Manage multiple resource / capacity projects with suppliers You will identify and drive cost reduction activities Be responsible for leading contractual negotiations for your suppliers Develop and lead (global/regional) supplier relationships Build strong relationships across the business and your supply base About you: You will ideally be a Procurement professional who has experience with Purchasing and Procurement in a manufacturing, automotive or similar industry. You will be within a reasonable commute time for South Derbyshire andl be interested in joining a global business where there is a large amount of opportunity to develop. Essential: Procurement experience - preferably within the manufacturing industry Experienced in purchasing for direct categories, preferably within Hydraulics, Electronics, Fasteners, Components, Engines, Plastics or Raw materials Experience developing and implementing successful long-term category strategies Understanding of key cost drivers within a supply base Confident negotiator with a proven record of creating cost ideas and delivering significant reductions Experience managing multiple projects and co-ordinating cross functional teams to ensure on-time delivery Experience managing high level supplier relationships & delivering tangible benefits - preferably within global organisations Ability to build strong internal relationships - preferably experience working closely with technical engineers Desirable Traits: You have a sense of urgency and determination to succeed You can operate in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities You are resilient, adaptable and open to change You work well within a team and can support others when needed If you have direct procurement experience across any of the pre-mentioned categories, please either apply directly to this advert, or get in touch with me at:
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Senior Buyer - Derbyshire (South) My client is going through a period of unprecedented growth, which has led to the expansion of their Strategic Procurement team. The 5-year plan will see them double in size globally, which has led to multiple greenfield Procurement vacancies supporting significant investment in new product development, and the opening of new manufacturing locations, most notably in the USA. They have several key projects planned over the next 5 years, including new machine implementations, development of their global BU's and investment into R&D for the future. The Purchasing and Procurement function is responsible for an annual spend of over £3 billion, with over 3,000 global suppliers across several direct categories, including: Hydraulics Electronics Fasteners Components Engines Plastics Raw Materials Job Summary The senior buyer would be joining a fast-paced environment, where they would like you to drive the future direction of purchasing and procurement. You will be expected to work closely with global purchasing teams and mange global supplier relationships to add value. The main purpose of the role is to ensure that you, the Senior Buyer will manage the direct spend within the preferred category and ensure purchasing and agreements are at the most competitive prices. Key Responsibilities: You will be responsible for developing global category strategies to ensure a robust and competitive supply chain. Develop Category Strategies Engage with suppliers and stakeholder to ensure you are sourcing the best products for projects Manage multiple resource / capacity projects with suppliers You will identify and drive cost reduction activities Be responsible for leading contractual negotiations for your suppliers Develop and lead (global/regional) supplier relationships Build strong relationships across the business and your supply base About you: You will ideally be a Procurement professional who has experience with Purchasing and Procurement in a manufacturing, automotive or similar industry. You will be within a reasonable commute time for South Derbyshire andl be interested in joining a global business where there is a large amount of opportunity to develop. Essential: Procurement experience - preferably within the manufacturing industry Experienced in purchasing for direct categories, preferably within Hydraulics, Electronics, Fasteners, Components, Engines, Plastics or Raw materials Experience developing and implementing successful long-term category strategies Understanding of key cost drivers within a supply base Confident negotiator with a proven record of creating cost ideas and delivering significant reductions Experience managing multiple projects and co-ordinating cross functional teams to ensure on-time delivery Experience managing high level supplier relationships & delivering tangible benefits - preferably within global organisations Ability to build strong internal relationships - preferably experience working closely with technical engineers Desirable Traits: You have a sense of urgency and determination to succeed You can operate in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities You are resilient, adaptable and open to change You work well within a team and can support others when needed If you have direct procurement experience across any of the pre-mentioned categories, please either apply directly to this advert, or get in touch with me at:
We are looking for a senior technical buyer for materials to our manufacturing unit in Greenford. If you are passionate supply chain and procurement with a good technical understanding of electronics components and mechanical machined parts, this is the job for you. The Technical Buyer duties will include: Procurement of Electronics and Mechanical components Find suppliers and establish long term rel click apply for full job details
Nov 29, 2022
Full time
We are looking for a senior technical buyer for materials to our manufacturing unit in Greenford. If you are passionate supply chain and procurement with a good technical understanding of electronics components and mechanical machined parts, this is the job for you. The Technical Buyer duties will include: Procurement of Electronics and Mechanical components Find suppliers and establish long term rel click apply for full job details
Senior Buyer job in a growing power electronics manufacture now available in Devon! The client I am representing are pushing the boundaries with what you can do with switch-mode power supplies and their Power Electronics Engineers and SMPS Designers are regarded as some of the best in Europe. This is an opportunity for a Buyer to join their progressive and successful purchasing team...... click apply for full job details
Jul 30, 2022
Full time
Senior Buyer job in a growing power electronics manufacture now available in Devon! The client I am representing are pushing the boundaries with what you can do with switch-mode power supplies and their Power Electronics Engineers and SMPS Designers are regarded as some of the best in Europe. This is an opportunity for a Buyer to join their progressive and successful purchasing team...... click apply for full job details
Senior Buyer Location: Woking, Surrey Salary: £40-50k Hours: 40 per week (8am - 4:30pm) Overall Package includes - Production bonus + pension + BUPA + 24 days holiday (+ BH) ++ An opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Buyer to join a world-renowned Manufacturing client based in Woking. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing various suppliers and to optimise service levels across the business and improve the procurement strategy. Senior Buyer responsibilities: · Manage multiple direct categories including Electrical Components & Electronics. · Refinement of Supplier Performance metrics/KPIs and quality monitoring to reduce risk. · Translate manufacturing forecasts into supplier forecasts, leverage savings based on economies of scale and maintain inventory levels to enable efficient manufacturing. · Ownership and project management of the tender process including use of RFI/RFP ensuring presentation of recommended outcomes to senior management for approval. · Develop an internal statement of work/requirements and supplier expectations including anticipated measurement of supplier success. · Provide strategic sourcing of inventory parts including new supplier introduction, re-shoring of Asia sourced goods where appropriate, collaborate with internal stakeholders and agree a supplier list for new product items and changes to existing products. Your profile: · Extensive experience of buying in the electronics/electric sector is essential. · Electrical Engineering qualification where a degree or equivalent is preferred. · CIPS level 4 qualification or equivalent experience. · Has built strong, long-term supplier relationships that have resulted in cost savings, improved service levels, lower inventory levels and / or reduced risk to the supply chain. · Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to detail. · Able to create sound business justifications for new spends, carry out financial modelling of quotations to assess impact on cash flow and inventory levels. · Excellent communication and strong presentation skills. · Able to create clear and concise written Supply and Supplier agreements. · Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building. · Highly organised and able to multi-task, prioritise and manage a diverse workload. The company: A modern, high technology manufacturing business with their own product range and a state-of-the art engineering facility. If you think you have the skills necessary to be a success in this role, please click apply. For any additional information get in touch Syntech Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website Syntechrecruitment.co.uk
Dec 06, 2021
Full time
Senior Buyer Location: Woking, Surrey Salary: £40-50k Hours: 40 per week (8am - 4:30pm) Overall Package includes - Production bonus + pension + BUPA + 24 days holiday (+ BH) ++ An opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Buyer to join a world-renowned Manufacturing client based in Woking. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing various suppliers and to optimise service levels across the business and improve the procurement strategy. Senior Buyer responsibilities: · Manage multiple direct categories including Electrical Components & Electronics. · Refinement of Supplier Performance metrics/KPIs and quality monitoring to reduce risk. · Translate manufacturing forecasts into supplier forecasts, leverage savings based on economies of scale and maintain inventory levels to enable efficient manufacturing. · Ownership and project management of the tender process including use of RFI/RFP ensuring presentation of recommended outcomes to senior management for approval. · Develop an internal statement of work/requirements and supplier expectations including anticipated measurement of supplier success. · Provide strategic sourcing of inventory parts including new supplier introduction, re-shoring of Asia sourced goods where appropriate, collaborate with internal stakeholders and agree a supplier list for new product items and changes to existing products. Your profile: · Extensive experience of buying in the electronics/electric sector is essential. · Electrical Engineering qualification where a degree or equivalent is preferred. · CIPS level 4 qualification or equivalent experience. · Has built strong, long-term supplier relationships that have resulted in cost savings, improved service levels, lower inventory levels and / or reduced risk to the supply chain. · Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to detail. · Able to create sound business justifications for new spends, carry out financial modelling of quotations to assess impact on cash flow and inventory levels. · Excellent communication and strong presentation skills. · Able to create clear and concise written Supply and Supplier agreements. · Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building. · Highly organised and able to multi-task, prioritise and manage a diverse workload. The company: A modern, high technology manufacturing business with their own product range and a state-of-the art engineering facility. If you think you have the skills necessary to be a success in this role, please click apply. For any additional information get in touch Syntech Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website Syntechrecruitment.co.uk
Senior Electronics Buyer Location: Woking, Surrey Salary: £40-50k Hours: 40 per week (8am - 4:30pm) Overall Package includes - Production bonus + pension + BUPA + 24 days holiday (+ BH) ++ An opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Buyer to join a world-renowned Manufacturing client based in Woking. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing various suppliers and to optimise service levels across the business and improve the procurement strategy. Senior Buyer responsibilities: · Manage multiple direct categories including Electrical Components & Electronics. · Refinement of Supplier Performance metrics/KPIs and quality monitoring to reduce risk. · Translate manufacturing forecasts into supplier forecasts, leverage savings based on economies of scale and maintain inventory levels to enable efficient manufacturing. · Ownership and project management of the tender process including use of RFI/RFP ensuring presentation of recommended outcomes to senior management for approval. · Develop an internal statement of work/requirements and supplier expectations including anticipated measurement of supplier success. · Provide strategic sourcing of inventory parts including new supplier introduction, re-shoring of Asia sourced goods where appropriate, collaborate with internal stakeholders and agree a supplier list for new product items and changes to existing products. Your profile: · Extensive experience of buying in the electronics/electric sector is essential. · Electrical Engineering qualification where a degree or equivalent is preferred. · CIPS level 4 qualification or equivalent experience. · Has built strong, long-term supplier relationships that have resulted in cost savings, improved service levels, lower inventory levels and / or reduced risk to the supply chain. · Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to detail. · Able to create sound business justifications for new spends, carry out financial modelling of quotations to assess impact on cash flow and inventory levels. · Excellent communication and strong presentation skills. · Able to create clear and concise written Supply and Supplier agreements. · Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building. · Highly organised and able to multi-task, prioritise and manage a diverse workload. The company: A modern, high technology manufacturing business with their own product range and a state-of-the art engineering facility. If you think you have the skills necessary to be a success in this role, please click apply. For any additional information get in touch Syntech Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website Syntechrecruitment.co.uk
Dec 06, 2021
Full time
Senior Electronics Buyer Location: Woking, Surrey Salary: £40-50k Hours: 40 per week (8am - 4:30pm) Overall Package includes - Production bonus + pension + BUPA + 24 days holiday (+ BH) ++ An opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Buyer to join a world-renowned Manufacturing client based in Woking. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing various suppliers and to optimise service levels across the business and improve the procurement strategy. Senior Buyer responsibilities: · Manage multiple direct categories including Electrical Components & Electronics. · Refinement of Supplier Performance metrics/KPIs and quality monitoring to reduce risk. · Translate manufacturing forecasts into supplier forecasts, leverage savings based on economies of scale and maintain inventory levels to enable efficient manufacturing. · Ownership and project management of the tender process including use of RFI/RFP ensuring presentation of recommended outcomes to senior management for approval. · Develop an internal statement of work/requirements and supplier expectations including anticipated measurement of supplier success. · Provide strategic sourcing of inventory parts including new supplier introduction, re-shoring of Asia sourced goods where appropriate, collaborate with internal stakeholders and agree a supplier list for new product items and changes to existing products. Your profile: · Extensive experience of buying in the electronics/electric sector is essential. · Electrical Engineering qualification where a degree or equivalent is preferred. · CIPS level 4 qualification or equivalent experience. · Has built strong, long-term supplier relationships that have resulted in cost savings, improved service levels, lower inventory levels and / or reduced risk to the supply chain. · Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to detail. · Able to create sound business justifications for new spends, carry out financial modelling of quotations to assess impact on cash flow and inventory levels. · Excellent communication and strong presentation skills. · Able to create clear and concise written Supply and Supplier agreements. · Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building. · Highly organised and able to multi-task, prioritise and manage a diverse workload. The company: A modern, high technology manufacturing business with their own product range and a state-of-the art engineering facility. If you think you have the skills necessary to be a success in this role, please click apply. For any additional information get in touch Syntech Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website Syntechrecruitment.co.uk