Buyer

AMETEK, Inc.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in Leicester is seeking a Senior Buyer for the Procurement Department. The role involves managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. Candidates should have experience in mechanical or electrical engineering and possess strong communication and analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Employee referral scheme of £1000

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Ability to understand engineering drawings and/or bills of materials (BOMs).
• Ability to influence and understand supply chain cost drivers.
• Strong ability to follow verbal or written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage MRP requirements for assigned goods/services.
• Negotiate Prices/Contracts for aligned Goods/Services.
• Monitor & Manage Supplier Performance to achieve 100% Quality/OTD.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Data analysis

Initiative

Education

MCIPS Qualified

5 years in a similar role

Tools

MS Navision

SAP ERP System

MS Office

Job description

Overview

A challenging, but exciting, opportunity has arisen for a Senior Buyer within the Procurement Department. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager your responsibilities will include supporting all key stakeholders in the on-time delivery of goods &/or services, ensuring the timely placement of orders and contracts against planned / forecast demand. Taking total ownership of both the product, processes & supply chain for which you are responsible.

Ideally the Senior Buyer will have experience in mechanical or electrical engineering, preferably qualified but not essential. Must have the capability to demonstrate a level of technical competence in one or more areas engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and manage MRP (Material Resource Planning) requirements on a regular basis for those assigned goods/services.
• Ensure that the right approach is taken to maintain OTD & inventory levels based on the business’s expectations.
• Issue / prepare Tenders & be able to analyse quotations based upon the total delivered cost to the business.
• Negotiate Prices / Contracts for those aligned Goods/Services for which you will be responsible.
• Ensure that the MRP System contains the correct data against Vendor and Part to ensure efficient management of the process.
• Working with an approved supplier base to create Service &/or Framework Agreements, Blanket Purchase Orders (or other appropriate tools) to achieve security of supply, cost reductions and the best possible quality of products/services.
• Undertake Make Vs Buy decisions.
• Supporting purchasing functions with the sourcing of new suppliers and materials as well as assistance to resolve technical challenges within the supply chain.
• Conduct Supplier Visits & Supplier Audits to evaluate and identify opportunity/risk to Taylor Hobson.
• Monitor & Manage Supplier Performance to achieve 100% Quality / OTD, and best Total Delivered Cost for the company.
• Ensure Quality Issues & Rejects are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Work with Key Stakeholders to Assist in Sourcing and Establishing New Products / Sources of Supply.
• Develop, Implement & Sustain Procurement Best Practice.
• Perform all duties of a Buyer.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements for Consideration

• Ability to work as part of a team, and independently, as required.
• Be able to build relationships across the business to support the businesses wider growth and development.
• Strong ability to communicate in verbal and written form. Strong ability to follow verbal or written instructions.
• Strong ability to take initiative in daily work
• Able to use MS Office and its associated applications.
• The ability to analyse data and arrive at an appropriate strategy / approach with the information presented.
• Be able to understand engineering drawings and/or bills of materials (BOMs).
• To be able to influence (& understand) supply chain cost drivers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• IT – MS Navision or SAP ERP System.
• IT - MS Office
• Experience in Global Sourcing and Supply Chains.

Experience/Qualifications

• 5 years in a similar role
• MCIPS Qualified

What Taylor Hobson offers you

• A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment.
• 1pm Friday finish.
• Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.
• Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson.
• Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.
• Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising, which we are passionate about.
• Sports and Social Club – fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.
• Perkbox – our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.
• Employee referral scheme of £1000
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre.

Business Unit

Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the firstRoundnessandSurface Finishmeasuring instruments.

We providecontactandnon-contact measurement solutionsfor the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.

We are pioneers, continually developing ourproductsto meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly inOptics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energytechnologies.

Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division ofAMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions servinga diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual,Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) isa component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.