Planner / Buyer

Supply Chain Buyer - Lisburn, N. Ireland
£20 - £25 per hour - 6 Month Contract

I am looking to speak with Supply Chain professionals in or close to Lisburn in Northern Ireland for a 6 month contract procuring materials and planning purchases for a manufacturing plant.

Based in Lisburn, UK, the Planner/Buyer will work within the Materials Department. As a Planner/Buyer you will be responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling and purchasing a portfolio of parts from a group of vendors in accordance with established procedures to ensure consistency of supply whilst managing inventory levels.

Responsibilities

* Perform and manage the procurement of both direct and indirect material for the support of a manufacturing plant via the Oracle ERP system.
* Procure and/or schedule an inbound supply chain to align with ASCP requirements while supporting plant inventory targets. Adheres to corporate policies and guidelines for the procurement and control of direct and indirect material.
* Ensure that purchasing documents (i.e. purchase orders), are processed completely and accurately and submitted on-time to suppliers; responsible for maintaining correct costs and data entry and follows the complete procurement process from PO submission to invoicing.
* Ensure replenishment, call off and supplier managed inventory process are maintained and managed to ensure on time delivery and inventory levels are maintained.
* Manages component change and the introduction of new parts through the planning process.
* Administers, in conjunction with SQE management, non-conforming supplier stock and replacements.
* Monitor and report key performance metrics, including supplier on-time delivery, order execution, supplier payments et al
* Communicating and working through any issues that could impact the manufacturing process and elevating concerns as necessary.
* Works closely with Sourcing to deliver deflation and persistently looks for and communicates opportunities for cost reduction / avoidance.
* Assists the Materials team in maintaining accurate physical vs. perpetual inventory records, safety stocks, supplier forecasts, etc.
* Conduct functional training for Planner/Buyers as well as rolling out communication and provide subsequent training that is a result of system changes and/or enhancements.
* Manage other tasks and projects related to the management of materials or suppliers.

Requirements

* 18-24 months' Supply Chain Planning experience
* Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts and application
* Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills
* Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral & written)
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
* Oracle system experience
* Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities
* Flexible work schedule

To learn more about the role, responsibilites and the company please send your CV in reply to this advert for a more detailed conversation.

Procurement l Lisburn l Supply Chain l Planning l Materials l Manufacturing l Adam Rogerson