Vishay
Supply Chain Buyer
United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Part time
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- EmployerVishay
- LocationUnited Kingdom
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typePart time
- Employer posted
Key Responsibilities:
- Purchase order Management: Create, issue and manage purchase orders to ensure accuracy and compliance with department policies and guidelines.
- Cost Optimization: Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve cost-effective, on time procurement solutions without compromising quality. Continuously evaluate cost-saving opportunities and implement best practices for procurement efficiency.
- Discrepant Non-Inventory Management: Collaborate with key stakeholders to resolve problem receipts.
- New Supplier Setup: Company POC instigating new supplier setup process and processing to final completion.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, quality control, engineering, and finance teams to align procurement activities with production needs and overall business objectives.
- Reporting: Provide reports to internal customers as required Generating department KPIs.
- Dealing with SAP queries for Purchasing related topics
- Managing Low Level Contracts (below £25K pa)
- Providing Out of Hours support on a rotational basis
- Manage Invoice related queries
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Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or similar preferred.
- Working towards CIPS or CPIM qualification desirable.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Skills & Abilities:
- Strong communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of procurement software within ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Microsoft office proficient.
- Ability to work effectively independently under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and inventory management techniques.
Contract Type: Part-Time
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