Buyer in Tamworth, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Are you a Buyer with experience in rail looking for a new and challenging opportunity to join an expanding team?
Ford & Stanley - The Rail Recruitment Experts are recruiting a Buyer to ensure that materials are purchased at the most competitive prices worldwide, on time and to the required specification, for a rapidly expanding manufacturing organisation based in Tamworth, who are focused on supplying high quality systems to the rail industry.
Location (s): Tamworth
Role and Responsibilities:
- Rail Contract review and improve suppliers' T's & C's
- Resolve urgent components shortage issues
- Negotiate with suppliers and achieve cost reduction target
- Consolidate supply base and lead resource project
- Support and improve PPM target
- Mitigate cost increase risks
- Ensure project deliveries on time
The Candidate
Ideally you will have previous buying experience with exposure to the rail industry. Your self-motivation and process driven nature will allow you to work autonomously as well as integrating with the team. Strong communication skills are important as you will be expected to liaise with customers and suppliers regularly.
Essentials
- Minimum 2 years purchasing experience, preferable with rail T's & C's negotiation experience
- Project management
- Practical problem solving
- Engineering or design understanding
- A strong sense of urgency with a positive attitude and ability to get the job done
Closing Date: 31st July 2017