Tactical Buyer

• Implement a robust purchasing system to ensure continuity of supply for production and adequate stock requirements. 

• Negotiate cost and delivery for all transactions to ensure best value. 

• Maintain accurate bills of materials and respond to any changes to requirements.  

• Build upon supplier relationships, improve supplier performance and tender out to suppliers to get best pricing and quality for parts. 

• Ensure all purchase orders are recorded correctly, with receipt of goods logged to enable timely invoice payments 

• Ensure a suitable stock level of required components in Stores, maintain a lean system within Stores and support the Stores team as & when necessary. 

• Work closely with Supervisors & IMS Team to respond to urgent needs and timely replenishing of any shortages. 

• Fast tracking of urgent items, e.g. maintenance parts, through to delivery on site.  

• Follow procedures for dealing with defective goods and services. 

• Participate in stock takes and implement work processes to improve stock accuracy. 

• Establish self as a valuable member of the purchasing team and contribute towards the team’s objectives. 

• Liaise with the sales and production teams to communicate timely information relevant to delivery of materials. 

• Ensure supplier compliance with company Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety management arrangements. 

• Provide information/ data on procurement performance and progress to inform management’s strategic planning.   

• Optimise the use of electronic systems and communication to maximise efficiency. 

• To assist in the development of a purchasing strategy and take the lead on assigned continuous improvement tasks to achieve the company’s growth plans. 

• Working with the lean teams to:  

(a) improve stock control & the PO process visibility 

(b) ensure accurate & updated BOM records, for purchased parts & raw materials so information is live & shortages are avoided 

(c) establish Kanban systems to eliminate running out of small consumable items 

• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, including Safe Systems of Work (SSOW’s) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). 

• Any other duties, within reason & capability, as agreed with the Purchasing Managers/ Senior Managers.