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Buyer in Guildford, Surrey
Location
Guildford, SurreySalary
NegotiableContract
PermanentAbout The Role
The aim of this document is to describe the purpose, typical duties and expectations of the Buyer. Additionally, the document endeavours to provide the high-level principal accountabilities of the role/function.
Principal Accountabilities:
* Ensure supplies are sourced efficiently and effectively
* Build / maintain supplier relationships. Protect Assurance of Supply
* Build a cost saving workload, lead Cost Reduction exercises
* Working as the procurement expert in cross-functional teams identify, evaluate and deliver VA/VE projects
* Working collaboratively with Engineering, develop and deliver programmes involving suppliers in product development
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* To source and procure components/services
* To assist in further development of existing suppliers
* To assess potential suppliers both technically and commercially
* To provide support to assess and report on new technology/services and applications
* To assist with proposal costings, as required
* To provide a role model for Buyers and Associate Buyers
* To ensure all activities undertaken are in line with current policies and procedures
* To assist in day to day running of the Purchasing Department and all activities associated with it
General requirements:
* To source and procure components/services
* To place and process purchase orders on behalf of Gordon Murray automotive
* Other duties associated with department as directed
* To ensure all activities undertaken are in line with current policies and procedures
* To assist in day to day running of the Purchasing Department and all activities associated with it
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
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