Senior Buyer

ICR • Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

About the job

We are looking for a Senior Buyer to join the CIU team, based in Aberdeen.

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for the Procurement of Materials and Services in accordance with Company procedures ensuring that all Procurement transactions for the CIU business are auditable, and Purchase Orders are closed out expediently.

This role will report to the Financial Controller - CIU.

The main tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Inventory control – together with the Operations and Finance team, monitor stock levels, optimise inventory turnover and minimise shortages/excess.
• Cost optimisation - contribute to and drive cost efficiency improvements by challenging requirements and ensuring best cost, time and quality objectives are met.
• Work with the workshop to maintain Kanban components to desired levels.
• Take ownership of all procurement activities, actively participate in operational and planning meetings, working closely with the engineering team on manufacturing projects to manage costs and lead times associated with the bill of materials.
• Onboard suppliers onto the online supplier portal, Vendorse.
• Support new supplier approval process and manage AVL.
• Support with supplier evaluation review forms to ensure performance is reviewed and updated in supplier portal.
• Weekly expediting and reporting.
• Follow up with suppliers and Operations team on any delays to understand impacts.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Process purchase orders in M3 – ensuring timely placement of orders.
• Maintain and manage effective electronic and manual filing systems.
• Support with the cleanse of item parts in M3.
• Implement environmentally sustainable practices across the supply chain where possible.
• Provide cover for Travel and Logistics as required.
• Undertaking any other activities and support as determined by line manager.