Procurement Buyer II - Manufacturing

Procurement Buyer

The Procurement Buyer To manage the procurement and supply of a range of inventory components/miscellaneous requirements whilst complying with the following: Achieving overall best value for money for the quality and quantity required. Ensuring that inventory is minimised and cashflow is maximised. Ensuring that all documentation and authorisation procedures are adhered to. Maintaining the best possible internal & external relationships whilst ensuring HMD’s best interests are met.

You’ll work out of our Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom with 15% Business Travel Global.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

As a global technology leader, Process Technology (PT) enables the energy evolution, provides solutions that reduce emissions, and delivers innovative sustainable materials to our customers across industries. 

• Sourcing appropriate suppliers, negotiating contracts, placing and progressing purchase orders to ensure successful and timely completion of the procurement process, organising overseas freight where necessary.


• Reviewing internal & external specifications to ensure purchases meet all customer requirements and implementing revisions where appropriate.


• Attending internal Contract Review meetings to agree and produce project timelines.


• Communicating regularly with internal stakeholders, being the purchasing point of contact to provide updates on supply chain performance and risks relating to specific projects.  Leading regular internal & external meetings with colleagues & suppliers.


• Communicating supply chain risks to the Procurement Manager. Researching outsourcing opportunities and producing justifications to support changes to supply.


• Sourcing potential new suppliers/products and submitting recommendations. Efficient management of non-conformances and working with suppliers to produce successful corrective actions where appropriate.   


• Analyse and reconcile invoice queries. Produce and publish supply chain metrics as required. Maintaining supply chain databases for close management of approved vendors.


• Participate in the company-wide quality improvement program, along with cost-reduction activities.

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience in a manufacturing environment is essential. Engineering competence in relation to pumps and components is valuable.


• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) accreditation at any level is advantageous.


• The ability to lead group discussions, make decisions within guidelines and take responsibility is vital. The ability to meet agreed time frames whilst working under pressure is important.


• Knowledge of J.D.Edwards One World XE would be beneficial.


• Awareness of Lean/Six Sigma desirable.

Health and Safety

Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 states that it is the duty of every employee which at work:- To take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself and other persons who may be affected by his acts or omissions at work; and As regards any duty or requirement imposed on his employer or any other person by, or under, any of the relevant statutory provisions, to co-operate with him so far as is necessary to enable that duty or requirement to be performed or complied with.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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