Senior Buyer
- Employer
- Cosworth Electronics Ltd
- Location
- Cottenham, Cambridge
- Salary
- £40,000 per annum
- Closing date
- 25 Oct 2021
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- Specialist Area
- Purchasing, supply (main), Buying, Procurement, Supply chain
- Job Level
- Buyer, Executive / Officer, Specialist
- Sector
- Automotive, Electronics, Engineering / Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Private sector
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- CIPS Membership
- CIPS member, Non CIPS member
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SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage Contract Electronic Manufacturing partners in the UK; assisting the CEMs to deliver; right first time and on-time.
- Manage supply of Semi-Conductors to ensure competitive price and delivery performance.
- Undertake MRP purchases of TLA materials such as Metalwork, TFTs, Connectors, Gaskets.
- Assist with local and Group cash flow.
- Liaise with the Engineering Team on new projects.
- Liaise and react to Manufacturing demands.
- Liaise with sales on part delivery dates.
- Maintain SAP material costings.
- Support the Company’s compliance with the Modern Slavery Act.
- Assisting with Quality Audits.
- Participate in quarterly stock audits as part of a team.
- Undertake any other duties or activities reasonably requested in order to meet departmental or company goals.
- Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
- Support the Company’s compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, following policy and best practice.
- Undertake any other duties or activities reasonably requested in order to meet departmental or company goals.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND CHARACTER
Essential:
- Excellent negotiating skills and able to work under pressure to find solutions.
- Knowledge of and experience of working with CEMs.
- Good knowledge of Semi-Conductors and the market.
- Purchasing or Engineering Qualification.
- Experience of working with an ERP system such as SAP.
- Good team player with excellent communication skills.
- Full UK Driving License.
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word Excel).
Desirable:
- SAP Experience.
- Management of supply chains and material/services sourcing.
- Engineering background.
- CIPS Membership.
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