Plant Buyer/Purchaser

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Plant Buyer/Purchaser to join our busy manufacturing plant in Farnham, North Yorkshire, HG5 9JR.

• Act as Plant Buyer for Treves UK. Monitor plant external supplier issues in line with group Purchasing policy, to improve QCD performance and to undertake local purchasing needs as defined by SPM.
• Be aware of the contribution to the requirements of the Company's Quality System at all times and to ensure that all tasks undertaken satisfy the customers' Quality Standards.
• Lead in the group work of sourcing components as directed, for new manufactured/factored parts, undertaking selection of new suppliers as well as assessing their suitability from quotations given, and taking into account the quality requirements.
• Obtain competitive tenders/quotations from suppliers plant purchases as requested.
• Liaise with the Quality Department on the purchase of new materials.
• Raise purchase order / contracts for the supply of materials.
• Maintain the purchase order system and support data needs for SAP implementation.
• In agreement with PM, authorize payment of suppliers' invoices in case of a price issue.
• Deliver the Productivity Actions as agreed with the PM, and maintain up to date in TPS.
• Work to deliver group requirements in term of reporting and follow up (Use of TPS) and ensure financial reporting results are in line with company P&L.
• Build together with Site PM, the commodity buyers, the regional purchasing director and the factory, the purchasing budget (QCD), in line with the corporate targets set.
• Establish and maintain good business relationships with suppliers.
• Liaise with suppliers to implement manufacturing cost savings (Product Productivity, VA/VE and cost saving). Drive implementation in the factory target savings.
• As a Supplier Account Manager (“SAM”), manage the suppliers' list, together with SPM & SQA, making sure that each supplier complies to group and automotive requirements.
• Manage Non Production Purchasing for the factory: cost reduction, implementation of corporate contracts/policy whenever applicable. Performance reporting in TPS.
• Carry out their responsibilities at all times in compliance with the relevant Health and Safety regulations.