Join an engineering company that manufactures micro and nano-structures, with customers using their process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics, to electric cars and quantum computers.

This is a key role within the business and the Supply Chain function, ensuring that their customers receive their products on time, to budget and to the highest quality standards. You will be accountable for the entire cycle of procurement and as Buyer you will be responsible for supplier analysis, supplier management and relevant performance metrics.

Key Responsibilities:

With the Purchasing Manager, manage approved suppliers and implement the best commercial solutions for current and future parts and assemblies. Negotiate and manage Service Level Agreements for OTIF Cost reduction Inventory management programs such as Consignment, Kanban, and Vendor Managed Inventory Lead time reduction Minimising supply risk and inventory exposure Optimising payment terms Directly manage buyer or buyer(s), setting objectives and managing capacity and performance. Management of internal performance metrics in relation to procurement processes including order placement, orderbook management, vendor returns, queries and invoices. Working closely with the planning team, understanding changes in business needs as well as communicating material availability issues that may impact buil...