Purpose of Post
To select suppliers who will supply materials at the optimum acquisition cost ensuring quality standards are maintained and departmental goals achieved.

Key Task

• Responsible for maintaining the material cost on the Bill of Materials for all products within the commodities you are responsible for and ensuring costs are less than the current sales quotation per contract.
• Responsible for issuing requests for quotation (RFQ’s) for any new parts added to the Bill of Materials within the allotted components.
• Populate Sage System with the price, lead-time and supplier details as necessary.
• To manage the engineering process, to purchase new parts and ensure the suppliers are supplying to the correct revisions of drawings.
• Liaise with supplier on delivery key performance indicators – such as shortages, quality & invoice queries.
• To actively contribute to achieving departmental goals and objectives. Relating to supplier reduction and cost reductions.
• To initiate supplier agreements and see them through to implementation
• To actively contribute to New Product Introduction projects.
  Source new suppliers for items within the allocated commodities.
• Discuss with suppliers to achieve optimum batch sizes and hence reduce costs.
• To analyze the cost of manufacture of parts considering the cost of raw materials, labour costs, machining costs to ensure the company is getting value for money from the subcontracting supply base.
• To compare drawings of new parts with existing parts to ensure cost increases or decreases are justified.
• Recover money owed from suppliers for non-performance and warranty claims.

General

• Undertake all duties in line with General Data Protection and maintain utmost level of confidentiality.
• Ensure that you treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner in accordance with the Dignity at Work Procedure.
• Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit.
• You are required to adhere to and promote the Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of your employment.
• You must maintain high standards of personal accountability.
• You must follow the training received when using any work items Wrightbus has provided.
• You must co-operate with others on health and safety and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for their health, safety, or welfare.
• You must take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do).
• Staying away from home on occasions will be necessary to meet the requirements of the role.
• Completing basic administrative tasks, filling in company forms or documents, WMPs.
• You will ensure that your work area is maintained in a safe and tidy manner.
  
  

Perks & Benefits

• Allowance (travel stipends, transportation, etc.)
• Medical
• Uniform

Job Title: Buyer
Location: Ashton Vale, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF56864

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Buyer at our Ashton House site.

The role
As a Buyer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll generate significant value for the business by reducing the total cost of bought in goods and services and manage supplier relationships to increase the overall value derived from the supply chain.

Day-to-day, you'll:

• Prepare, issue and review supplier Request For Quotations (RFQs), recommending preferred options to the relevant stakeholders
• Convert purchase requisitions to purchase orders and issue to suppliers, negotiating appropriate T&C's for the protection of the organisation
• Manage and develop supplier relationships
• Carry out pro-active supplier order book management activities

This position involves occasional travel/working across a range of internal and customer sites, as a requirement of the role.

This role is full time 37-hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Buyer:

• Must have a flexible approach to workload, confident reading and understanding technical drawings and ability to communicate complex requirements to/from supply chain
• Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business
• Must have a good understanding of complex manufacturing processes and principles
• Must be self-motivated with a flexible approach to workload
• A good understanding of the company business and objectives

Qualifications for the Buyer:

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade-4 or equivalent
• Be willing to work towards membership of a relevant professional body, for example the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply at a Level-4 or above or equivalent business related qualification

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 02/05/2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

️ Buyer
Hitchin
£30,000 - £40,000

My client based in Hitchin are looking to employ a Buyer to join their department of 4. The role will be pivitol in the teams success, you will be supporting the Manager and taking on some of the leadership responsibilities. This is a brilliant opportunity for candidates who have experience within a purchasing role in the electronics industry to take a step up into a lead position.

The main responsibilities will be as follows:

• Ensuring product, parts, material availability for production
• Purchasing Electronic & Electro Mechanical products
• Negotiating with Sales, Manufacturing, Suppliers
• Cost saving activities - Analysing and negotiating quotes that come through
• Data entry on their bespoke ERP system

I'm looking to engage with candidates who have experience in a buyers role within the electronics industry.

Monday - Friday Office based role with an early finish on a Friday

£30,000 - £40,000 DOE

25 Days holiday + Banks

If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Becka Kingdon by either applying for this position or connecting via Linkedin becka-kingdon/

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Working Hours:

Mon - Fridays, 8.30am - 5.30pm

Responsibilities

• Execute full set of purchasing process (Sourcing, RFQ, negotiation, shipping and follow up on deliveries)
• Review and purchase materials, components and equipment as drive by MRP
• Review and expedite with vendor on shortage materials and vice versa
• Coordinate with supply chain planning and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials/ components in order to meet production schedule
• Responsible for inventory management review and execute stocking rules preset by management periodically
• Liaising with logistics company for shipment arrangement, shipment status and custom declaration
• Managing suppliers to meet objectives in area of quality, delivery fulfilment and inventory control
• Responsible for documentation on purchasing activities (Vendor code set up, Purchasing Database maintenance, matching and submission of PO/DN/invoice to Finance)
• Handling of RMA/NCT units to suppliers
• Update weekly/monthly reports timely
• Ad-hoc duties assigned
• Able to prioritize work based on urgency

Job Requirement

• Diploma/ degree holder in Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant working experience / relevant industries
• Good team player and able to complete tasks assigned in shortest timeline
• Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Strong sense of urgency and highly responsible
• Good in Microsoft Office
• Independent and proactive
• SAP/MRP knowledge preferred
• Required language(s): English and Mandarin (in order to coordinate with English and Chinese speaking logistics company for shipment arrangement, shipment status and custom declaration.)

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For over 170 years, Leica Microsystems has helped shape the future by developing groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. As a global leader, we’re driven by continuous improvement to excite our customers and to create the best work environment for our people. Customer focus, innovation, and teamwork are at the core of our culture and the foundation of our success.

Want to be part of a company whose products are part of cutting-edge research around the world? Join Leica Microsystems in our commitment for brilliant solutions and insight.

Leica Microsystems is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

We currently offer the following position in our office in Singapore which will be hybrid.

Overview

You will be responsible to ensure timely supply of materials to Production. You are also expected to work on inventory turn improvement and work closely with suppliers to ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets are met.

Responsibilities

Demand Managment

• Ensure consistent material supply to Production to meet build plan.
• Utilizes appropriate lean tools to achieve a balance between assurance of supply (AOS) and inventory control.
• Work closely with Order Fulfillment, Planning and Production to manage the dynamic changes in demand.

Supplier Management

• Ensure Supplier On-time-delivery (OTD) performance target is achieved.
• Work with suppliers to ensure agreed safety stock level is maintained and on matters pertaining to open liabilities, demand fluctuations, forecasting.
• Build rapport with suppliers.

Inventory Management

• Work on action plans to achieve desired inventory turns.
• Implement counter measures on root causes to minimize stock-outs.

Daily Management

• Place and track purchasing orders (PO) to suppliers according to dynamic kanban process.
• Provide timely update to Planning and Production on material availability or supply risk.
• Ensure all necessary Daily Management (DM) boards and charts are updated promptly.
• Clearing of blocked invoices
• Review Daily Usage (DU) periodically.
• Work with suppliers on stock-out recovery plans.

Process Improvement

• Apply lean tools to identify and eliminate gaps to drive continuous improvement
• Participate kaizen events and other department improvement projects.
• Review process gaps and implement standard work to improve processes.

Others

• Comply and adhere to the company Quality Management System and Environment, Health & Safety requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Purchasing Manager.

Requirements

• Degree in Supply Chain or related discipline or Diploma in Supply Chain or related discipline with at least 3 years purchasing experience in an MNC environment
• Fresh graduates with Degree are welcome to apply
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office such as Excel, Powerpoint, PowerBI.

What We Offer

• Equal pay is a given for us.
• Learn all there is about Kaizen, PSP's and Muda as part of our Danaher Business System (DBS) trainings - if you believe in continuous improvement like us.
• We have no room for prejudices and stereotypes. We promote equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion.
• We offer a balance between support and autonomy to achieve your own goals in an international environment.

At Leica Microsystems we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in which you can work part of the time at the Company location identified above and part of the time remotely from your home. Additional information about this hybrid work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Microsystems can provide.

Get More Insight

Learn more about what we do and who we are by watching our company video “We Are Leica”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zHmalqMXN4

Are you interested to discover new opportunities in an innovative, team-oriented environment?

Do apply online - we are looking forward to your application!

Overall Responsibilities:

• Follow MRP to release POs (Purchase Orders) or RFQs (Request for Quotations) to suppliers.
• Coordinating with overseas & local suppliers regarding purchase-related issues and tracking shipment status.
• Responsible for overseeing procurement, logistics, and production planning.
• Ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery in all procurement functions.
• Identify potential suppliers and conduct market research to assess their capabilities.
• Evaluate and appraise suppliers for machine components, materials, and procurement products from both local and overseas sources.
• Utilize negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and lead times, ensuring punctual deliveries.
• Closely manage, maintain, and monitor EC (Engineering Change).
• Maintain warehouse stock levels to adequately support production.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders on all levels.
• Able to work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel as a team lead.
• Provide Management with data and reports related to purchasing activities as and when required.
• Periodic review to Management on purchasing system improvements and streamlining purchasing processes.
• Performing any additional ad-hoc duties as assigned by the department manager.

Requirements:

• Preferably with a Degree in Business/Purchasing/Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience in the MNC Manufacturing industry.
• Proficient in MS Office
• Proficient in SAP/ORACLE/SYSPRO/BAAN/related MRP&ERP
• Resourceful and meticulous with excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills with Vendors and Stakeholders
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels.
• Able to work independently and a good team player.

At COURTS, we understand that finding the right career path is a journey worth taking! With the professional guidance & support from our dedicated team, hop on to an exciting opportunity to grow with COURTS today!

Everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to their space, and to grow above and beyond in the dynamic world of retail.

If you are a go-getter with a passion for service, we believe there's no place like COURTS to start taking your retail career to the next level.

As an integral part of the Merchandising Team, the successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Merchandising and Marketing directly.

The essential responsibilities of the incumbent includes:

• Support retail stores to ensure maximum sales and profitability of related merchandises and services for the Company
• Ensure a comprehensive range of latest products is available for sale and that terminated/discontinued stock levels achieve targets.
• Negotiate with suppliers on terms of trading, margins and advertising support and manages the supplier base – relationships.
• Work with suppliers to promote sales and product knowledge training in stores.
• Manage the merchandising forecasting and execute supply chain management practices. Work with Logistics, Warehouse, and Stores to ensure optimum stock availability and maintain healthy stock turnover.
• Manage stock replenishment.
• Allocate and tailor store ranges to meet store requirements.
• Manage the store range to monitor sales performance and inventory levels against plan so that timely remedial action can be taken when necessary to ensure profitability.
• Maintain awareness of competitors’ movements and ensure competitiveness via field visits.
• Develop up-to-date market knowledge of products and sources to enable quick speed to market of new product releases.
• Coordinate with various departments and assist where needed with supplier issues.
• Support the development of marketing campaigns that develops the product category.
• Set up, maintain and amend product details in the system.
• Raise purchase orders, create new product codes and generate reports.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Key Attributes:

• Positive attitude and Team Player
• Commercial sense
• Good communication skills
• Good negotiator who goes for win-win
• Focused and able to prioritize
• High level of initiative and integrity
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast pace working environment

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma and above
• Well Versed in Home Appliances, IT, Furnishings Product Knowledge
• Up-to-date knowledge of Market Trends
• Prior background in Retail Merchandising is advantageous
• Must be willing to work on weekends / Public Holidays

We're seeking an Assistant Buyer to join our dynamic team. You'll play a key role in supporting the Assistant Procurement Manager in purchase process such as sourcing, RFQ, negotiation, shipment, and delivery follow-up.

Job Description:

• Process purchase orders and requisitions for goods and services, ensuring accuracy in terms and conditions.
• Liaise with suppliers to negotiate prices and terms of contracts, aiming for the best possible deals.
• Maintain and update the procurement database, ensuring all vendor information and purchase records are current.
• Coordinate with the finance department to ensure timely payments to suppliers and resolve any invoice discrepancies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels and place orders as necessary to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Conduct quality checks on received goods, ensuring they meet the specified standards and requirements.
• Organize and file procurement documents, such as contracts and purchase orders, for audit purposes and regulatory compliance.
• Support work improvement activities and performance improvement strategies.
• Track statuses of purchase orders based on open order for intime delivery.
• Carry out any other duties as and when assigned by the immediate supervisor or higher management.

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of relevant working experience.
• Well-organized and responsible with an aptitude in problem-solving.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Able to perform multitasks in order to support and assist the department on a daily basis.
• Good knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Detail oriented.
• Salary will be commensurate based on qualification and experience.

Additional Information:

• 5 days’ work week
• Transport provided from Choa Chu Kang and Pioneer MRT and vice-versa.
• Variable bonus and better medical benefits.
• Career growth & learning opportunity.

Please send your application with availability, current & expected salary. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Title: Senior Buyer
Location: Ashton Vale, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF56865

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Buyer at our Ashton House site.

The role
As a Senior Buyer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary, working on a range of exciting design, manufacture and support projects. We work with a number of key clients domestically and internationally.

Day-to-day, you'll support our customer contracts and provide all kinds of solutions, from small electrical items to large first level structures and equipment.

• Act as the focal point for internal customers to define materials and services spend requirements for designated projects
• Manage the purchase order process
• Deliver operational excellence and reporting
• Personally lead major supplier relationships dealing with performance issues to conclusion
• Manage and develop internal relationships cross functionally.
• Help develop the pipeline of future opportunities, harnessing relationships with key support partners

This role is full time, 37-hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Senior Buyer

• Demonstratable experience in a procurement role ideally in a Defence or Engineering environment
• Track record of building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of data analysis for decision making

Qualifications for the Senior Buyer

• Minimum GCSE grade 4 Maths and English

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) / security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 02/05/2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Hays are currently recruiting for a buyer for our client based in Aylesford. This is a full-time position and a fantastic opportunity.
Monday to Friday 8:30am - 16:30pm

Salary
£28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience.

Duties:
- Management of the stock ensuring parts are ordered in line with requirements.
- Calling supplies for new stock.
- Researching parts.
- Inputting data into the systems
- Manage relationships with all suppliers to achieve greater efficiencies and cost savings.
- Liaising with engineers and their needs.

There are thousands of parts that you would be buying. For example, they would be plumbing goods such as valves, boiler tubes etc. So manufacturing / construction knowledge would be fantastic.

My client is also looking for someone who isn't afraid to pick up the phone and call clients / suppliers rather than sending emails as this would be a fast-paced environment.

Skills:
- Excel
- Communication
- Thinking on your feet
- Sales

Interviews are taking place from the week commencing the 22nd of April.

If you would be interested in this role, please call James on 01622 235691 or email your CV

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Role Title – Senior Buyer
Location – Warrington Hybrid
Day rate - £275-£300 per day inside IR35

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job this is a legacy.
We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Senior Buyer, to be involved in developing a global supply chain and creating opportunities for the wider industry.

Role Purpose:

• To deliver sourcing strategies and manage suppliers working closely with stakeholders at all levels internally as well as externally.

Key Results & Achievements

• Development, delivery and approval of sourcing campaigns in accordance with RR SMR business constraints (time, cost, quality)
• Internal and External stakeholder management throughout the entire life of a procurement campaign
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But well let you in on a secret: theres no such thing as a perfect candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.
Key Selection Criteria

Supplier Selection and Management:

• Select and manage the Rolls-Royce global supply chain that will deliver the most efficient and cost-effective service to SMR development. Establish the commercial framework in which the suppliers shall operate, ensuring cost competitiveness, value for money and cost improvement is achieved. Ensure both the business and the suppliers comply with all required process’

Strategy Development:

• Develop and implement global external supplier and commodity strategies which will drive sustainable improvements in quality, cost and delivery.

Purchasing Process

• Run global and / or strategic tenders to enable these and help to define and execute the Purchase to Pay (P2P) solutions that underpin the strategies.

Stakeholder Management

Responsible for relationship management and business development of suppliers within their category area or business project to which assigned.

Training & Qualification requirements

• BA degree or equivalent or significant industry experience
• Ideally MCIPs qualified or equivalent

Desirable qualities:

• Advanced MS Excel skills for Cost Modelling and Reporting
• Proven track record of delivering results
• Global outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of working.
• Good planning / project management skills
• Strong commercial acumen
• Strong indirect purchasing knowledge required
• Proven experience in defining and delivering global category management and strategic sourcing activities
• Supply chain management knowledge preferred

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.
We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.
The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.
Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues

Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.
Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact alex.donnellan@morson.com to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner.

Role Title – Lead Buyer
Location – Warrington (Hybrid)
Salary - £45,000 - £55,000 plus package

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job this is a legacy.

We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Lead Buyer, to be involved in developing a global supply chain and creating opportunities for the wider industry.

Role Purpose:

• To deliver sourcing strategies and manage suppliers working closely with stakeholders at all levels internally as well as externally.

Key Results & Achievements

• Development, delivery and approval of sourcing campaigns in accordance with RR SMR business constraints (time, cost, quality)
• Internal and External stakeholder management throughout the entire life of a procurement campaign

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But well let you in on a secret: theres no such thing as a perfect candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Key Selection Criteria

Supplier Selection and Management:

• Select and manage the Rolls-Royce global supply chain that will deliver the most efficient and cost-effective service to SMR development. Establish the commercial framework in which the suppliers shall operate, ensuring cost competitiveness, value for money and cost improvement is achieved. Ensure both the business and the suppliers comply with all required process’

Strategy Development:

• Develop and implement global external supplier and commodity strategies which will drive sustainable improvements in quality, cost and delivery.

Purchasing Process

• Run global and / or strategic tenders to enable these and help to define and execute the Purchase to Pay (P2P) solutions that underpin the strategies.

Stakeholder Management

Responsible for relationship management and business development of suppliers within their category area or business project to which assigned.

Training & Qualification requirements

• BA degree or equivalent or significant industry experience
• Ideally MCIPs qualified or equivalent

Desirable qualities:

• Advanced MS Excel skills for Cost Modelling and Reporting
• Proven track record of delivering results
• Global outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of working.
• Good planning / project management skills
• Strong commercial acumen
• Strong indirect purchasing knowledge required
• Proven experience in defining and delivering global category management and strategic sourcing activities
• Supply chain management knowledge preferred

Pay and Benefits

• We anticipate a paying salary of between £45,000 - £55,000
• A performance related bonus of up to 12.5%,
• An attractive pension scheme with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• You will also receive a flexible benefits allowance of £2,200, enabling you to create a bespoke package to suit your needs.
• BUPA personal health cover
• £250 one-off cash allowance on joining to spend on your home-office set-up

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.
We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.
The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.
Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues

Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.
Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

Our Application Process

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• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

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The KBS Global Procurement Solutions team is looking for a procurement buyer to join our team based in Singapore. The role is valued across Koch companies as the buying team manages the creation of POs for IT-related purchases. The role works closely with customers to understand the customer’s needs and to ensure the appropriate product is delivered timely, empowering our employees’ productivity.

The ideal candidates will bring supply chain and/or procurement experience, astute attention to detail, self-motivation and problem-solving skills, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Issue and maintain purchase orders in accordance with procedures.
• Simple sourcing for non-catalog item requests (ex. 3 bids and a buy).
• Collaborating with customers to understand product requirements and articulate requirements accurately to supplier.
• Assist customers with questions and/or status updates related to orders.
• Provide support in the 3-way match process, helping resolve invoicing discrepancies with suppliers and accounting.
• Actively and consistently identify opportunities to simplify and enhance the customer experience.

The Experience You Will Bring Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree/diploma or 2+ years` experience in supply chain management, sourcing or procurement (technical, IT). Candidates with no experience are welcome.
• Strong conceptual, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Strong customer focus; ability to develop productive and respectful relationships with customers.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and apply appropriate prioritization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to understand requirements and accurately relay information to another party.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookup formulas, Power BI etc).

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with SAP Ariba Buying & Invoicing procurement software.
• Experience in procurement of IT hardware and software.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Koch Business Solutions (KBS) provides consulting and transactional services for Koch companies in the areas of human resources, information technology, finance, accounting as well as project, facilities and property management. Our think tank of problem-solvers and idea-makers transform work life for 122,000 employees around the globe.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Location:Newcastle
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
Working as part of the Commercial team, assisting with the end to end buying process, maintaining and working with current Buying Processes and Procedures.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The role will involve working as part of the commercial team, assisting with the end to end buying process, maintaining, and working with current Buying Processes and Procedures.We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a high attention to detail and who is competent at using Microsoft office and IT systems. You should also have a willingness to expand your working knowledge of the house building industry and supply chain management.
Key Attributes:

• Core:
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to also work independently.
  • Flexible and adaptable, ensuring full coverage of administrative duties.
  • Proficient in MS Office suite and comfortable with bespoke IT systems.
  • Detail-oriented with a knack for maintaining and recording accurate information.
  • Customer service experience with a professional demeanour that reflects our brand.
  • A self-starter with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

We Offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Private medical care.
• Pension
• Free parking
• 10% Annual bonus

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