Vishay Siliconix Itzehoe GmbH

Supply Chain Buyer

  • Newport
  • Part-time

About the position

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

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

Place of work

Vishay Siliconix Itzehoe GmbH
Newport
United Kingdom

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