KEY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION

• Minimum e 2 years’ experience in Buyer role or similar fast paced role
• Oracle experience preferred but not essential
• Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement is an advantage
• Competent MS Office applications user, especially Excel
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated and pro-active
  This is a dynamic, ever changing, challenging role, therefore we are looking for candidates who are motivated to succeed, flexible in their approach, able to work under pressure and consistently deliver the required performance.
  Work Arrangement : Hybrid
  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
  This position may be located in: EMEA : United Kingdom : Dundee : Dundee
  Job Function : Supply Chain & Procurement
  

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Job Segment: Logistics, Supply Chain, Environmental Engineering, Supply, Procurement, Operations, Engineerin

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Planner/Buyer position is a fast paced role designed to assist the procurement of specified commodities. This position requires a strategic approach to balance cost, quality, and supply chain efficiency, ensuring that materials are available when needed to meet production demands.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Purchase order management – Placing POs and processing order acknowledgements
• Develop supplier relationships and support the roll out of new interactive reporting tool
• Liaise closely with other internal departments to resolve shortage issues
• Coordinate collections at suppliers in conjunction with the approved logistics partners
• Implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential supply chain disruptions
• Resolution of the following:
• Goods Receiving queries
• Invoice hold issues
• Quality Return issues
• Support ECO process
• Using Oracle system, ensuring all standard work activities are executed in a timely manner
• Where applicable utilize existing supply chain tools such as Faxban, Pick List, Vendor Schedule or Kanban in support of business requirements.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement tasks and projects as requested and champion change