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Senior Buyer
 
Location:
Europe (Non UK)
 
Salary
£30000 - £40000 per annum
 
Application Deadline
24/09/2008
 
Description
Job Title: Senior Buyer

Location: North Wales

Permanent

Salary 30 40k



A hi tech engineering company specialising in opto mechanical solutions across a number of cutting edge industries are looking for a senior buyer. Ensuring best supply chain practise the senior buyer should be experienced within a technical purchasing role.



Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be able to develop the following strategic opportunities:

Development of preferred suppliers

Leverage of Group Purchasing opportunities

Identify alternative low cost sources for existing purchased components

Maximise the efficiency of the Purchasing and Supply Chain

Effectively manager the expenditure in line with planned margins and budgets

Lead and promote supplier development programmes to improve the supply

base capability, delivery and quality performances

Manage and monitor the supplier performance rating programme leading to

improved delivery and quality performances

Proactive problem solving through forward thinking and innovative solutions



Personnel Specification:

Applicants will be professional purchasing specialists and have worked within a manufacturing environment. Ideally within a defence, aerospace or automotive sector. Candidates will have a proven track record in managing and developing supply chains operating within a high technology environment.

Applicants will be educated to degree standard with CIPS qualification or equivalent.

It would be advantageous to have extensive knowledge of ERP systems and knowledge of ITAR, international export controls.

The following attributes are also essential for this role:

Excellent organisational skills.

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office

The ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines

Proactive problem solving through forward thinking and innovative solutions

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels of the

organisation



 
Reference
0711-16
 
 
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