Female Junior Buyer

Job Purpose: Female Junior Buyer must support the Buyer in the purchase of goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply. Job Responsibilities: Support the Procurement team in the development of product category strategies by undertaking market analysis and research. Take accountability for a small product category to support future development Assist the team in data collection on supplier performance Collate Request For Quotation (RFQ) responses and complete costing sheets Support buyers in the critical path management of pre-production samples for new tenders managed by the procurement team Support team in collating supplier samples and brochures for new product/solution innovation to sales Manage supplier Invoice Queries and resolve in agreed time-scales Understand and deliver to stakeholder requirements Produce and maintain information on supplier non-conformance Support buyers in collation of reports for suppliers Support the procurement team in undertaking due diligence of suppliers and ensure that new suppliers are recorded and registered on business systems Work with clients across the business to analyse demand and assist in the specification of goods and services to be supplied Develop and maintain a supplier database to strengthen the procurement process Liaise with suppliers on quality problems in conjunction with company quality standards Maintain technical reference files for all bought components and related suppliersIdentify and monitor procurement across the business to assist the development of a long term approach to procurement in order to deliver savings, efficiency, value for money, quality standards and targets, diversity objectives, environmental standards and improved capability. Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications Ensure compliance to company guidelines and to purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts Report on procurement key performance indicators (KPIs) Self-Management Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies Assertive, resilient and welcomes change Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with others Proactively contributes to the team Actively committed to teams developmentIs self-aware, optimistic and open to change Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings Job Requirements: Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a Junior Buyer / Purchaser Understanding of automotive processes and components would be advantageous Must possess experience of working closely with suppliers Excellent skills in Excel and PowerPoint skills is mandatory Previous experience of working in a purchasing team preferably gifting items Skills and Attributes: Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills Analytical, numerically astute, with strong problem solving abilities Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets Commercial and financial awareness, with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production, manufacture and customer order fulfilment Able to work well under pressure Keen attention to detail and accuracy Supplier management and rationalisation Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding and cost breakdown Able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay updated regarding our upcoming opportunities.