Buyer at Ricardo Singapore

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Apr, 26

Salary

37000.0

Posted On

09 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attention To Detail, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Listening Skills, Purchasing Experience, Commercial Acumen, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Data Analysis, Negotiation Skills, Excel, Material Forecasting, Expediting, Supplier Management, Process Improvement

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Overview Role: Buyer Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Role ID: 2025 - 3168 Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 per annum plus benefits Ricardo in Leamington Spa are seeking a buyer to support the purchasing of high value, technically complex, low volume components and raw materials. Come and join a team of high-performing professionals who not only achieve consistently for the business but also have a great team dynamic. For those wanting it, we can offer CIPS training and clear career progression. For everyone we offer regular 1:1 coaching to achieve your best, a caring and nurturing team, on-site catering, canal-side lunch-time walks if you wish, Friday afternoons off and a host of other benefits. Key responsibilities Purchasing of high value, technically complex, low volume components and raw materials, including monitoring of on-time delivery Reporting according to required departmental KPI measures Daily expediting to achieve excellent OTIF and avoid any parts supply issues Negotiating on price and terms with suppliers Assisting with material forecasting based on data analysis Key competencies, experience and behaviours Meticulous attention to detail is really important Persistence in resolving issues Purchasing/procurement experience Problem solving, analytical and listening skills GCSE Maths and English, both at grade B / level 6 minimum Commercial acumen Clear, logical thinker with the ability to understand and solve problems Understanding, simplifying and improving complex processes Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel – able to do vlookups and pivot tables Good communication skills at all levels with ability to talk to suppliers with sensitivity to commercial factors Happy to work within a team and on own alongside other experienced professionals Desirable Experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment Automotive or aerospace experience or awareness of those industry’s processes Experience of working with MRP/ERP systems for manufacturing CIPS qualification Advanced Excel Working here You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place. We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable. Benefits We want you to know how much you are valued. Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect that. You will receive a range of benefits which include support for your physical and mental health. Our core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 flexible bank holidays, a competitive company pension scheme, life assurance and professional subscriptions reimbursement. We also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident' employer. Next steps Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date. Ricardo is a Disability confident employer please advise the recruitment team via recruit@ricardo.com if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process. #LI-CM1

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Responsibilities

The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing high value, technically complex, low volume components and raw materials while ensuring on-time delivery. Additional responsibilities include reporting on departmental KPIs and negotiating with suppliers.