Senior Buyer - Artis Recruitment : Job Details

My client is a market leader, looking to recruit a new Senior Buyer due to expanding the team. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong Engineering / Automotive sector / Construction procurement experience to join a busy team and drive supplier relationships and performance.Senior Buyer Duties:* Management of the purchase requisitions for timely placement of purchase orders and sub-contract orders for suppliers as required.* Ensure appropriate quality instructions and customer requirements flow to suppliers* Coordinate delivery status, communicate internally, and manage supplier recovery to support the business requirements.* Risk Management with appropriate escalation.* Manage supplier delivery performance and associated metrics.* Hold regular supplier business reviews.* Negotiate best cost and payment terms.* Support supplier selection and assessment process.* Work with the Procurement Manager to implement long-term agreements.* Deputise for Procurement Manager when necessary* Mentor and develop skills of buyers in the procurement teamSenior Buyer Candidate:* Strong experience in aerospace purchasing/procurement (or equivalent regulated industry)* Understanding of raw material, forgings, machining, supplier manufacturing processes, and treatments would be an advantage* Trained in continuous improvement tools and techniques* Excellent Excel skills* Good project management skills* Excellent communication skills* Strong problem-solving abilityFor full information regarding this role, please contact me directly, initially with a CV ahead of a conversation.Artis Recruitment provide specialist recruitment services within HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Marketing, Customer Contact and Executive Search. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and accept our Privacy Policy: https://privacy-policy