Buyer UK Purchasing

Purpose of the job

To continuously improve the effectiveness of the Company’s Procurement, Materials Management & Supply Base through the execution and implementation of matched purchasing strategies & procedures. Main duties of the role include:
+ Convert system-generated requirements into Purchase Orders.
+ Work with identified suppliers to ensure consistent market competitiveness in both lead-time and cost and terms and conditions and set up appropriate supply framework agreements.
+ Be constantly aware of the technical environmental in which Powell (UK) operates to identify potential products, services or technologies which could benefit Powell (UK) in the pursuit of its business plans
+ Support the accuracy of information provided at the Production Status Meeting.
+ Ensures on-time and in-full delivery of all materials from the supply base. This will require expediting as appropriate.
+ Oversee the effective operation of the Kanban and Direct-Line-Feed ...