Buyer

Overview

Purchase high‑value, technically complex low‑volume components and raw materials.

Key Responsibilities

• expediting
• forecasting
• purchasing
• reporting
• negotiation

Tasks

-Daily expediting to achieve excellent OTIF and avoid any parts supply issues -Assisting with material forecasting based on data analysis -Purchasing of high value, technically complex, low volume components and raw materials, including monitoring of on-time delivery -Reporting according to required departmental KPI measures -Negotiating on price and terms with suppliers

Requirements

• cips
• erp
• advanced excel
• purchasing
• commercial acumen
• automotive

What You Bring

-Experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment -CIPS qualification -Persistence in resolving issues -Experience of working with MRP/ERP systems for manufacturing -Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel – able to do vlookups and pivot tables -GCSE Maths and English, both at grade B / level 6 minimum -Clear, logical thinker with the ability to understand and solve problems -Advanced Excel -Commercial acumen -Understanding, simplifying and improving complex processes -Automotive or aerospace experience or awareness of those industry’s processes -Meticulous attention to detail is really important -Experience of buying raw materials such as steel, castings and forgings would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given -Good communication skills at all levels with ability to talk to suppliers with sensitivity to commercial factors -Problem solving, analytical and listening skills -Purchasing/procurement experience

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About Ricardo Plc

-Evolved from combustion technology to strategic consultancy, Ricardo now serves as a global engineering powerhouse. -Headquartered in England, it shifted focus from manufacturing to delivering engineering and strategic consultancy. -Key achievements include guiding clients through decarbonization and technical transformation in transport, energy, and environment. -Award-winning projects include carbon-capture plants, hydrogen fuel-cell ships, and digital energy-modelling tools for governments. -Iconic projects include diesel speed records, McLaren supercar engines, and Taxibot aircraft tugs, showcasing over a century of innovation. -Now publicly listed, it combines technical expertise with strategic consultancy to spearhead complex, sustainable projects across sectors.

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