Buyer in Guildford, Surrey

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