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Permanent
£30000 to £35000 per annum
£30-£35,000
Our client is a leading international healthcare manufacturer. They are looking to fill two Buyer roles:
Further Details:
CONTRACTS BUYER:
The contracts Buyer would ideally have both direct and indirect experience. However they will initially be working on contracts for Raw Materials and Packaging only, so it's more essential that they have direct experience and ideally additional knowledge of SLA's, CNDA's. A real bonus would be Technical Agreements or knowledge of Pharma Regulations.
They will be working alongside each Buyer and supplier to develop a robust contract that can then be handed over to the Buyer in future to maintain. Currently we have over 100 contracts we would like to put in place. They will also be covering all of Healthcare UK. Some elements of Travel will be required to visit UK sites and strategic suppliers.
DIRECTS BUYER:
For the other Buyer they will be covering a mixed Packaging and Raw Material portfolio with a spend of around 17 million.
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.
Permanent
£35000 to £39000 per annum
£35-£39,000
ROLE: Purchasing Platform Buyer
REPORTS TO: Divisional Purchasing Manager
Further Details:
Main Purpose
Co-ordinate the Purchasing, Divisional and Supplier activity aimed at introducing new Projects with the Quality, Cost and Delivery requirements specified in the new product introduction process.
Relationships
Internal : Group Purchasing Manager, Divisional Purchase Managers, Material Controllers, Engineering Managers, Divisional Quality Managers
External: Suppliers, Independent test houses
KEY RESULT AREAS
Quality
Involvements in Simultaneous Engineering activity on all new projects with the Division to ensure all relevant Purchasing New Product Introduction milestones are achieved.
Cost
Facilitate pre –Job 1 VA/VE activity with suppliers and engineering to ensure design for cost focus for all components.
Cost tracking to ensure suppliers, designers and buyers are focused on achieving the cost targets set for each project.
Support relevant buyers in supplier negotiations for the component production price and production tooling cost.
Innovation
Champion relevant supplier co-design process within multifunctional team.
Ensure early involvement of the supply base in the New Product Introduction Process and that the correct suppliers are selected using Group Buyer commodity strategy. There must be a particular focus upon the opportunities to source to low cost countries.
Act as a representative of Group Purchasing within the Division and implement Group Purchasing strategy where applicable.
Delivery
Ensure and measure supplier achievement of ISIR sign off.
Management
Manage the interface between Purchasing, the suppliers and the Division for each new project to ensure successful communication of objectives, timing, cost target etc.
To be responsible for co-ordinating new model nominations with strategic buyers and divisional buyers where appropriate.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Knowledge
Detailed understanding of Purchasing tools and processes including:
Cost Tracking Tools
VA/VE
Negotiation techniques
New product introduction process
Quality systems (eg QS 9000) and supplier development (APQP)
Product knowledge
Experience
Purchasing in a serial manufacturing environment.
An appreciation of “lean techniques”
Working in a matrix organisation.
New product introduction in an environment deploying best practice.
Simultaneous engineering.
Skills and Personal Qualities
Commodity strategy development skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Teamwork. Able to actively participate in project team activities.
Good personal organisation
Self motivated
Diplomatic
Able to deal with conflict
Computer literate
Independent able to work unsupervised
Attention to detail
Personal Specification
Graduate calibre
Business or engineering background
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.
Permanent
£28000 to £34000 per annum
£28-£34k + bonus
PRODUCTION PLANNER
Further Details:
To globally plan materials under their control (including purchased finished goods from third party suppliers) to minimise inventory and scrap whilst maximising product availability. Responsibilities include forecasting, production planning, capacity planning, inventory balancing, reorder point planning, inventory positioning, product allocation and product availability. Provides relevant information concerning movement of items to internal and external customers. Decisions and errors impact operations in stores, quality control, work-in-progress, excess and obsolete inventory and the availability of finished goods.
Degree or equivalent in Business/Purchasing/Science subjects or related subjects. An equivalent demonstrated and developed knowledge in industry may be considered as an alternative. A working knowledge of World Class manufacturing principles coupled with strong interpersonal, motivational, communication (written and oral) and organisational skills.
'Get-up and Go' attitude to completing and ensuring the completion of all tasks.
SAP experience desirable.
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.
Permanent
£38000 to £45000 per annum
£38-45,000
Job Title: Purchasing Manager (Finished Goods, Overseas)
Primary objective of this position:
To develop the supply chain within with full responsibility for the financial planning
Reporting to and their job title: Purchasing Director
Further Details:
Responsibilities:
" To control the sourcing of all goods and services supplied to the company.
" To liaise with other UK group companies at supplier level (as required) to ensure that we all obtain the most cost effective supply arrangements.
" To ensure that all supplier details are correct and are on the UK costing system.
" To contribute to the annual department activity plan for the purchasing department. To manage the day to day work plans in the department.
" To work with Product Development, Sales and Marketing, Engineering and Finance departments to ensure continuous development of ongoing and new products.
" To manage the timely procurement at appropriate quality of all products and services.
" To negotiate supply agreements with nominated suppliers.
" To implement personal training plans for all staff within the department.
" To enhance the image of the business with all suppliers and outside organizations.
Main Duties:
" To manage the team of Buyers on a daily basis.
" To negotiate contracts for the company and any other duties required to assist in supporting the achievement of Company objectives.
Principal Accountabilities:
" To deliver and track the annual cost improvement program for Overseas Products.
" To ensure the day to day compliance of company procedures within the Purchasing Department.
" To support new product introductions to ensure products are supplied on time and to desired quality.
" To manage the day to day team activities.
Education / Qualifications:
" CIPS or equivalent qualification
Experience
" At least 10 year's experience within Manufacturing, Automotive or Aerospace industries
" Good Manager of People
" Commercially aware
" Overseas Sourcing Experience i.e. Asia, South Africa
Additional Information
e.g. physical demands, confidentiality requirements, travel requirements
" Full Driving Licence
This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.
