Buyer

at  Fernox

CHALLENGE YOURSELF AND IMPACT THE FUTURE!

Fernox operates as a subsidiary business of MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions, a global diversified producer of high technology specialty products and a provider of technical services. MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions operates as a business unit of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI). Element Solutions Inc is a leading specialty chemicals company whose businesses supply a broad range of solutions that enhance the products people use every day. Fernox is a leading manufacturer of water treatment chemical products, central heating system filters, plumbing consumables and diagnostic testing services. Fernox has pioneered the development of energy efficient products both for traditional and renewable technology in domestic and commercial applications. The business is committed to a progressive Research and Development program and has invested in an extensive in-house R&D team of scientists a based in the UK. Its operating headquarters are located in Woking, UK with manufacturing facilities in the UK, People’s Republic of China and the US and offices in France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Hungary, Turkey People’s Republic of China and the US. We strive to embody the five “Elements of our Culture,” our “5Cs”: Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a dynamic buyer to join our Fernox team in Woking, Surrey.

WHO ARE YOU?

Ideally you will have a degree or HND qualified e.g. Economics, Business Studies. In addition you will also be a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (preferred but not essential)
We are seeking someone with a minimum of 3 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably managing a spend in excess of £3m per annum

In this role you will be managing the inward supply of a portfolio of production commodities and non-production goods and services.
As the Buyer for Fernox, you will be prpearing for and negotiating contracts for a portfolio of production commodities and non-production goods and services at the most commercially competitive terms available with due regard to specification, policy and brand/business plans.

You will also be supporting the implementation of the overall business plan by acting as the Purchasing team member responsible for a particular sector of the business.

• Prepare budgets by forecasting future prices based on analysis of market information and agree with Purchasing Manager.
• Monitor price performance versus budget and actuals.
• Report price performance and other relevant quality/market issues to interested departments and advise the company Directors via the Purchasing Report.
• Research and identify alternative supply sources for existing or new goods and services to ensure continuity of supply and improve brand profitability, team working as necessary.
• Conduct visits to suppliers in order to appraise production capabilities and to determine commercial viability.
• Participate in compilation of vendor rating data and lead subsequent supplier meetings.
• Research and identify purchasing collaboration opportunities with associate companies and lead team in producing Source Plan.
• Lead continuous improvement projects such as those resulting from programmes within Supply Agreements.
• Interpret production plans and forecasts to support business manufacturing requirements.