Commodity Buyer. Our global defence sector client has a new requirement for an experienced buyer sourcing electrical harnesses and pipes, standard fasteners and strings built to spec. Reporting to the Commodity Manager/ Site Purchasing Manager, the Buyer will be a member of the global commodity team with the main responsibility to source suppliers for nominated commodities/projects; and to establish / maintain contractual relationships for a defined commodity family. Commodity Buyer is responsible for: - Contributing to local and global purchasing strategy definition
- Setting up key long term contracts for the nominated commodity with key suppliers
- Leading the supplier selection process for outsourcing, new programmes or where the need for a new supplier is identified
- Managing global supplier base for a nominated commodity (between $10-$20 million)
- Maintaining and negotiating all terms and conditions
- Rationalising supplier panel
- International Supply base across multi-sites
- Communicating effectively to enable accurate and timely placing of orders by procurement dept, in line with the contractual terms
- Managing implementation of new products/suppliers up to satisfactory completion of First Article deliveries
- Carrying out design to cost activity with suppliers and Engineering function
- Identifying and implement cost reduction opportunities
- Supporting market research, including low cost and benchmarking of the supply chain and new technology
- Supporting bids on new programmes
- Participating in continuous improvement activities both locally and globally
- Communicating and working effectively with other members of the local and global supply chain management team and with other functions
Buyer specifics: Ideally contractual negotiation experience and possess analytical skills to review tenders and make recommendations. Demonstrate the following competencies Team working and proven interpersonal skills Strategic and commercial awareness Adaptability Autonomy Negotiation skills Communication Analytical and reasoning skills
Qualified to degree level (or equivalent), the you must have significant purchasing experience; supported by extensive knowledge of production control process (MRP and flow management). The ability to speak French would be an advantage, but not essential. Full job description and company profile following successful cv application. | 