Senior Buyer
Felixstowe
•Control of all Electro-Mechanical and Mechanical component commodities including machined parts, stamping, plastic mouldings, cable & connect, transformers, PCB’s and contactors.•Supplier selection and suggestion to Global Purchasing where necessary.•Supplier assessment, audit, development and general supply chain relationship management including negotiation of commercial terms and supply arrangements.•Identify continuous improvement opportunities within the supply chain including cost, delivery, quality, service, lead-time and inventory.•Play an active role in setting and implementing global and local strategies to ensure lowest total acquisition cost.•Lead R&D activities with regard to sourcing for new product introduction, ensuring decisions are in line with global and local sourcing strategies. •Control the introduction of new products and parts to manufacturing, ensuring all supply chain factors are in place and smooth handover to the relevant Supply Chain Buyer.