Senior Buyer
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Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Buyer to join our procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing purchasing activities, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services essential to our operations. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals with a strong background in supply chain management and ERP systems to contribute to our organization's efficiency and growth. The Senior Buyer will play a pivotal role in maintaining optimal inventory levels, reducing costs, and fostering strategic supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct Material Purchasing
- Support with Supplier Management & Performance monitoring (supplier OTD & OTIF)
- Make Vs Buy
- Negotiation
- Contract negotiation & Supplier Agreements
Technical Competencies
Essential:
• Excellent Communication & people skills, being able to manage Key stake holders – internal and External.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – especially word and excel.
• Having worked in a Purchasing Environment for a minimum of 3 years.
• Strong Influencing Skills and ability to Challenge
• Resilience
• Project Management Skills
• To effectively deal with complex and emotional situations
• The ability to effectively communicate and engage at all levels
• Robustness
• Cost Reduction
• Risk Management
• Compliance to ISO standards
• Advocate for BGB Behavioural Values
Desirable:
• Ability to understand technical drawings
• Understands principles of Financial Management
• Ability to analyse market trends
• Understanding of Aerospace Procurement and Compliance
Qualifications and Professional Memberships:
• Educated to A Level or Equivalent – Essential
• CIPS Level 4 – Desirable
If you feel that your expertise and background are a strong match for this role, and you are excited about the opportunity to become part of our team, we encourage you to submit your application. We are eager to discover how your unique contributions can help drive our ongoing success.