Nidec Drives
We take care of the world’s motion. We provide AC, DC, and Servo drive solutions for everything from heavy industry to theatre productions, end-to-end production lines, and everything in between.
Our precision-engineered drives are designed to optimise performance and productivity, creating essential motion for a more efficient future. As part of Nidec, the world’s largest electric motor company, we make the world spin smarter and faster.
As a global business, operating for over 50 years, we have grown into a thriving business, now operating in over 30 countries. We pride ourselves on our people and we look for those who are continuously striving for excellence with the ambition to achieve success.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel to sites within the UK is to be expected

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• MCIPS and/ or Business Degree
• Proven mechanical/electronics purchasing experience for a manufacturing company
• Global purchasing experience, management of strategic accounts and sole-sourced parts
• Inventory Management (both supplier and internally)
• Proven record of solving shortages
• Analytical and a can-do attitude
• Excellent communication skills; all levels internally and externally, with confidence.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual as a Buyer within Nidec Drives. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management of Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical accounts, high complexity / long lead time globally located suppliers.
This role is about getting material expedited, fixing root cause issues to create a seamless supply of materials on time for production, whilst managing supplier OTD and inventory optimisation.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Material Availability:

• Raising POs, rescheduling and cancelling orders to meet MRP requirements.
• To ensure order book management and keeping the system accurate at all times
• Enforcing an RCCM approach to any line stops, for parts.

1. Supplier Management

• Day-to-day management of suppliers to ensure deliveries for parts are on time and in the right quantity.
• To review any risks within the supply chain, proactively working to solve them.
• Review suppliers’ performance and take the necessary actions for poor performance.
• Support the Quality Department ensuring resolution of any quality issues.

1. Inventory Management

• Proactively seek ways to improve lead time and inventory holding.
• Support the internal process, aiming to ensure material availability, quality, and accessibility.

1. Project /Contract Management

• Support assigned supplier accounts providing strong management to improve performance.
• Work alongside Procurement; negotiate, implement, and review contractual agreements.