Commodity Buyer Optics

Do you want to be part of a business that genuinely values **entrepreneurialism**, **innovation** and We **focus on our customers** and are proud of the difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple industries.

**Job Title: Commodity Buyer Optical Components**

**Location: Malvern UK**

In this role you will be responsible for the whole procurement cycle from supplier selection and approval, through drafting and negotiating contracts, to managing and developing appointed suppliers demonstrating a positive input at every stage.

You will also manage category projects to decrease cost, improve quality and reduce the sustaining burden on the business.

* Negotiating price and delivery for production supply of parts.

* Processing new outputs from MRP and ensuring smooth handover to ICS Team.

* Working with the Strategic and New Product teams to select the most cost effective suppliers for long lead-time / capital investment items at the earliest possible stage in projects.

* Working with the New Product purchasing representative during the handover of projects from Alpha and Beta phases into production, ensuring continuity with the appropriate production suppliers.

* Evaluating and appraising new and current suppliers with Lead Buyer's whilst working closely with the Manufacturing Engineering department to identify cost and lead time reduction opportunities.

* Working with the Manufacturing Engineering department and Lead Buyer's to resolve supply chain quality issues.

* Supporting the implementation of best practice purchasing methods throughout the supply chain to continually improve purchasing performance.

* Taking responsibility for supplier performance and the resolution of supplier related issues within a portfolio of suppliers as defined by the Lead Buyer.

* Ensuring all parts are purchased from the correct approved source and maintaining supplier approvals, contracts and parameters.

* Implementing strategy as defined by senior team i.e. supplier rationalisation, disaster recovery and supporting product road maps.

* Ensuring continuity of supply and risk mitigation.

* Working with Purchasing Manager to develop new KPIs as required.

* Supplier Audits in line with the Audits schedule.

* A can do attitude is a must for this role.

* A background in low volume high mix engineering manufacturing is essential with a minimum of five years purchasing experience in a similar role.

* Strong analytical and IT skills are essential for this role.

* Experience Purchasing optical components, silicon detectors and lasers desirable.

* A CIPS qualification or equivalent.

* Experience in Project Management and cross functional teamwork.

* SAP system experience is preferred.

* LCC sourcing experience desirable

* Your career will take off with a comprehensive induction programme. We then continue to support and develop our employees by improving their skills, knowledge and performance by in-house, on-the-job training, and external training.

* We value entrepreneurship and commitment by offering real career possibilities.

* You become part of a growing company where you can shape the future of our work processes.

* Flexi-time (core hours 08.30am 12.00pm and 1.30pm 2.30pm) to help you to achieve a good work-life balance.

**YES, I WANT THIS JOB**

Please APPLY NOW to submit your CV and cover letter.

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