Buyer

Our client, Yamazaki Mazak is a leading global manufacturing company based in Worcester.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market leading Machine Tool manufacturer who have been at the forefront of the industry for many years.

Due to increased demand within the department, our client now has a requirement for a Buyer.

365 Resourcing are the preferred supplier working on behalf of Mazak.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a buyer in the Purchasing Department. The role will be responsible for an existing area of suppliers, predominantly supplying a range of components used in general assembly, from a fast-paced supply chain environment.

Job Description

- Manage supply chain deliveries in-line with ERP requirements.

- Work with supply chain to maintain product quality and resolve quality issues efficiently.

- Source and negotiate new products to support NPI and new machine options.

- Actively work with supply chain to drive efficiencies and cost reduction.

- Maintain supplier records to ensure compliance with ISO procedures and business processes.

- Supply Chain Compliance adherence (Preferential Origin, CBAM, UK/EU Sanctions etc).

- Identify, manage and mitigate supply chain risk.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• IT literate, strong capability in excel, data analysis, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• An understanding of ERP with the ability to integrate the ERP with the physical operating system.
• A good understanding of manufacturing processes and environment.
• Understanding of Compliance and its importance within a Global Supply Chain.
• Ability to develop Supplier Relationships.
• Excellent planning and communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team by example and supporting team development.
• Clear understanding of project / production planning.
• A strategic mind set capable of embracing change.
• Strong decision maker in line with business needs.
• Evidenced strong negotiation skills & the ability to seek commercial advantage.
• Strong Planning and Scheduling ability.

Desirable Criteria:

- CIPS certified (Professional purchasing qualification).

- Meticulous and highly conscientious.

- Confident, Highly motivated and flexible.

- Commercially & Risk aware.

- Strong communicator internally & externally.

- Ability to work in a team environment.

- Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

- Demonstrate and promote the Mazak values internally and externally.

- Stakeholder focused.

- Cost, safety, quality, risk and productivity focused.

- Ability to identify business opportunities and supply chain risk.

- Experienced in wide range of Supply Chain Concepts and Mechanisms.

- Good verbal & written communication.

- Strong Cost Analysis.

- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

- Risk recognition and mitigation.

- Knowledge of Microsoft AX preferred but not essential.

- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power-point).

The Reward:

The successful candidate can also expect the following:

• Join a successful, Worcester based, Multi-National Manufacturing company,
• Excellent career potential,
• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays,
• 8% Company Contribution Pension,
• Private Health Care, Sick Pay,
• 4x Death in Service,
• Free uniform,
• Free parking,
• Subsidised Restaurant on site,
• Working Days and the hours are 08:15am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
• Overtime is paid at Time 1/3 first 2 hours in the week then Time 1/2 thereafter. Saturday is Time 1/2 and Sunday Double Time.

If this Buyer role sounds like the right opportunity for you then please call to discuss further or email me at the address provided.