The Job Role
If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith Group of Companies is the one for you. We are a family run business with over 5 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers. Currently we are looking for a Senior Buyer to join us at our Production Facility in Rotherwas.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years’ experience of parts and materials to support production demands, and a variety of general products via purchase requisitions.
• Have comprehensive experience and understanding of best practice purchasing principles.
• Have extensive experience of working within an MRP/ERP system.
• Must possess a positive can-do approach and be able to multi-task environment with changing priorities when required.
• Possess excellent negotiation skills.
• Track record of implementing cost saving initiatives.
• To maintain relationships and develop business with new suppliers.
• Proven organisational skills.
• Experience of appraisal and selection of news suppliers.
• Good understanding of ISO 9001 systems in relation to the purchasing and supply function.
• Must be willing to fully integrate into the existing team and enjoy working within a team environment.
• Ability to analyse large quantities of data and produce subsequent reports from this data.
• Experience of sub-contract ordering and liaison.
• Inventory management experience.
• Good interpersonal skills with a proven record of effective communication.
• Strong skills in the use of excel.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the purchasing of components and materials to ensure production continuity and ideally possess: