33 Holidays, Hybrid working, Frequent Work Events/Socials and State-Of-The-Art-Facilities are just a few of the benefits that the Junior Buyer will enjoy whilst working with this impressive engineering organisation. This opportunity is ideal for somebody looking to accelerate their procurement career and develop their skills on-the-job. Established over 100 years ago, this highly impressive engineering organisation has become a vital partner to their high profile clientele. Operating out of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, they currently employ over 120 people and produce bespoke high-end products for use in a variety of industries and types of facilities.This employer is based in LEEDS, meaning that the successful Junior Buyer will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns and cities including Bradford, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Halifax, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Bingley and Keighley.Key Responsibilities of the Junior Buyer will include:
Assist in the purchasing of materials for the manufacturing and assembly of goods
Support in progressing orders with items ordered from UK and overseas suppliers
Produce weekly updates on delivery and forecasts
Ensure ERP systems are up-to-date with regards to expected delivery dates and accurate pricing
Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new suppliers
For the Junior Buyer, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who possess:
Recent graduation with a BSc in Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain or similar (ideal but not essential)
Experience as a Purchasing Assistant or similar
Good communication and negotiation skills
Ability and willingness to learn
Salary and benefits:
Up to £33,000 (depending on experience)
Flexible working hours (37.5 Hours per week)
1-2 Days per week hybrid working
Monday to Thursday – 08:15am to 17:00pm
Friday - 08:15am to 12:45pm
33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
10% Combined Pension
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Legend Brands, an industry leader and long-standing company in providing equipment, accessories and chemicals for professional cleaning, facility maintenance, portable environmental control, fire remediation and water damage restoration.
Job Summary
Under general supervision, the Strategic Sourcing Buyer II/ Senior is responsible for working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders to diversify how and where materials are procured, brings new products to market, and tactfully supports operational buying. This role encompasses planning, data analysis, reporting, negotiating, process development and cost management. To deliver successful results, the Strategic Sourcing Buyer must develop strong internal/external relationships and knowledge of operations.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday - onsite
Supervision Responsibility:
None
Essential Duties
Identify, evaluate, and select new suppliers that meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Design and implement scalable sourcing plans.
Implement vendor contracts and supply agreements.
Manage Bills of Material for new products, work with suppliers and buyers to obtain cost, lead time, minimum order quantity, tooling cost, to support all phases of development and product launch.
Collaborate with other Legend Brands buyers and suppliers in the negotiation of contracts, pricing, problem resolution, and new product introduction.
Participate in Engineering and New Products Teams as an active member helping to influence best practice sourcing.
Work with Quality Assurance to ensure procured materials/services meet technical, business, and quality requirements.
Build relationships and collaborate with Sales Operations, Engineering, QA, Materials Management, Product Management, New Product Development, Accounting, and Production.
Utilize advanced Excel functionality and D365 to analyze data, implement solutions and create successful business results.
Manage and maintain procurement-related data and systems to support reporting and analysis.
Stay up to date on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and maximize performance.
Ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Report-out to leadership on project timelines, improvement, and status.
Execute and develop objectives to improve against department KPIs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Strategic Sourcing Buyer II
The Strategic Sourcing Buyer II is required to have a minimum of 5-10 years of previous experience and working knowledge and competent demonstration of the following:
Develop and execute category strategies
Lead supplier negotiations and contract management
Influence stakeholders on sourcing decisions and supplier selection
Develop and execute category strategies
Senior Strategic Sourcing Buyer
The senior level of the Strategic Sourcing Buyer series and is required to have a minimum of 5-10+ years of previous experience and working knowledge and competent demonstration of the following:
Deep category knowledge and advanced sourcing skills
Experience leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives or global procurement strategies
Strong commercial and contractual expertise
Mentor junior sourcing staff
Lead supplier negotiations and contract management
Employment Standards
Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems - D365 preferred. Skilled in the use of standard office equipment and software, specifically MS Excel
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
Skilled in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Understanding of lean manufacturing environment utilizing 5S, Kaizen or Kanban system.
Skill in decision making by considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and choosing the most appropriate one.
Applies Total Cost of Ownership techniques to accomplish objectives.
Strong decision-making skills with the ability to balance cost, quality and risk.
Ability to work with Engineering Departments to support product design or changes while ensuring procurement processes are appropriately maintained.
Ability to work successfully as a member of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
Hiring Range - Strategic Sourcing Buyer
Level II - $86K - $97K
Senior Level - $93K - $105K
Depends upon experience
Benefits
Legend Brands offers an excellent benefits package with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 10 paid holidays, generous paid time off, employer matching 401k PLUS a company-sponsored pension, and more!
Additional Considerations
Legend Brands is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
Candidates must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S., as we are not currently sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment Visa's.
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