Date: Feb 2021
Job Title: Buyer
Location: Hyde, Greater Manchester
Send your application and CV to: Paul Saxon PSaxon@lionsteel.co.uk
The role
To purchase raw materials (Steel and Aluminium), bought out finished parts, sub contract and tooling and equipment to support the manufacture of Steel and Aluminium lockers.
Competencies required
Experienced buyer (5 years plus) who can work with the current manual processes but has the knowledge and experience to develop more robust processes and develop supplier relationships and commercial agreements.
The company
Lion Steel (part of the Whittan Group) has an annual sales turnover of £9 million per year and is one of the leading manufacturers of lockers in the UK. The Company is currently going through a significant upturn in business.
INTEGRITY – Be honest, do what you say and take accountability
NEVER GIVE UP – Strive for results even when the going gets tough
FAST PACE – Adopt a sense of urgency with everything you do
OWN IT – Everything you do and be responsible
CUSTOMER – Operate with the customer in mind at all times
UNITE – As one team across the Whittan sites
SUPPORT & CHALLENGE – Act in support, but be empowered to challenge constructively
– Reporting to the site General manager and a dotted line to the Divisional Supply Chain Manager
– Manage and develop a comprehensive supplier base
– Agree frame contracts with suppliers
– Undertake price negotiations with suppliers
– Establish purchasing terms with all suppliers
– Manage raw material stock at the factories and reduce dead stock
– Arrange regular meetings with main suppliers to discuss their innovations
– Conduct benchmarks on main material bought out items
– Raise all purchase orders and call off orders
– Manage price data on ERP solution
Key Working Relationships
Working on a daily basis with the site General Manager and Operations Manager along with suppliers. Also having a dotted reporting line into the Group Head of Supply Chain regarding strategic initiatives and group purchasing.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Essential
– At least 5 years previous experience working within this role
– Ability to work independently and without support
– Ability to work with basic manual systems
– Previous experience within an Engineering/Manufacturing business
Desirable
– Commercial and negotiation skills
– Experience to improve the basic current processes currently in place
– Can do attitude
