Buyer II

Job title:

Buyer II

Company

Donaldson

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. ​Summary of Position PurposeAs part of the Supply Chain Team you will be working closely with colleagues in Production, Warehouse, Quality, Logistics ensuring continuity of supply of parts/materials supplied to support internal manufacturing and externally for the support of customer spares with “Cradle to Grave” supplier responsibility via commodity based procurement. This is an office based role.Primary ResponsibilitiesSchedule incoming materials according to the forecasted demandGenerate and issue purchase orders on nominated suppliers within your commodityProvide suppliers with specification for material and services orderedInform suppliers of any non-conformances for goods received, as advised by QC/Technical and where necessary negotiating costsExpedite Orders and reporting back to the business delays that may impact productionCollating and managing samplesUpdating information on ERP/MRPLiaise with suppliers to obtain quotations and information as requiredMaintain cost, lead-time information and report any changesLiaise with the relevant departments throughout the day to address and resolve any supply issuesQuerying price discrepancies with the supplier and report findings to the respective department for action, obtaining credit notes as necessaryManage cost saving projects as provided by the Strategic Sourcing ManagerConstant maintenance of the Demand Planning systemSupporting all internal customersArrange Buffer Stock Agreements with Strategic suppliersReview and hedge raw materials as necessaryManage continuous improvement for your given commodity baseAchieving and maintaining Business KPI’sPerson SpecificationEssentialMicrosoft Word & Excel in an office environmentERP/MRPDesirableSupplier managementMRP/ERP – OracleWilling to or already working towards a qualification (e.g., CIPS) or qualifiedExperienceEssentialDealing with suppliersOffice administrationDeveloping systems and proceduresWorking within a procurement department in manufacturingProficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and checking formulasAptitudes, Abilities & BehavioursEssentialConfident communication skills to deal with internal and external customersAbility to analyse informationProblem solver, able to find solutionsConfident to present solutions and ideasTeam player, able to provide support to othersDynamic and results drivenAble to handle and prioritise changing workloadsOther FactorsEssentialFits in and agrees with core values of the businessWilling to work outside of normal business hours when necessaryAt Donaldson BOFA we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where the employees voice is valued and respected. We prioritise and invest in the wellbeing of our employees and offer benefits, such as an Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family in all aspects of both personal and professional life including mental, physical and financial wellbeing.Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Expected salary

Location

Poole, Dorset

Job date

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:42:47 GMT

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