Key Requirements.

• This person will need to be resilient. Able to chase suppliers when supplies haven’t arrived
• Problem solves when things don’t go to plan and work on a 'fix’
• Strong communicator as they will need to communicate both internally and externally on delays/issues
• Pretty good level of digital skills as they will need to read and interpret Syspro and the Supply and Demand reports, excel and power BI would be a huge bonus!
• They will attend the weekly production planning meeting where they will provide updates
• Be able to build strong internal relationships

This role offers a huge opportunity to progress and offer sponsorship to compete their CIPS with the company. The 3 Buyers within the team all started as expeditor's and have been promoted into their current Buyer roles.

This role is based in Yateley with some flexibility to WFH

• Generate and send out all Supplier Order books weekly. Update Syspro Purchase Orders with responses upon receipt of supplier delivery updates.
• Action Material Requirement Planning driven Re-schedule messages, including re- schedule in/out, cancellations.
• Manage Supplier Acknowledgements, including verification and then updating of acknowledgement against Purchase Order.
• To communicate directly with Suppliers to expedite Purchase Orders and understand the reasons for any delays.
• To work closely with and escalate to the relevant Buyer, any challenging supplier delivery delays and any supplier communication issues.
• To represent the Purchasing Department in the weekly Sales Order/Production Meeting, including preparation of answers on external shortages.
• Work closely with the Planning Team to manage and communicate supplier shortages for Production.
• Manage Supplier On Time Delivery Reporting, working towards achieving the set targets.
• To process Non-Stock Purchase Requisitions and convert into Purchase Orders.
• Action Requests for Quotations.
• Place Purchase Orders against Stock items for allocated Portfolio of categories via Materials Requirement Planning Buy messages in Syspro.
• Co-ordinate and process any New Supplier Approvals.
• Participation in Improvement activities within the Purchasing Team.
• Opportunity for career progression via CIPS Qualification