Senior Buyer

Supply Chain Senior Buyer - Surrey - £45,000 to £50,000

Our client, a market leader who design and manufacture navigation and communication products for the Marine industry are currently looking to recruit a Supply Chain Senior Buyer to join their team.

Within this role you'll be responsible for managing and supporting in sourcing and scheduling materials for defence programs.

Your Duties:

• Deliver the best acquisition cost for the business

• Manage supplier spares and repairs needs

• Develop planning models to meet sourcing needs

• Ensure stock availability to meet customer demands

• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure best prices, scheduling and T&C's for the business

• Ensure products are delivered within agreed SLA's

• Quarterly Audit of suppliers to ensure supplier quality and business reviews

• Ad hoc duties as and when required

Skills and Qualifications required:

• Previous material requirement planning / material management experience

• Excellent supplier management skills

• Cost management skills

• Excellent communication / negotiation skills

• A background in maritime / defence

• Able to obtain SC clearance