Job Summary
The fastest growing production company in Europe, Wrightbus, is seeking a strong communicator and problem solver to meet tight deadlines and collaborate as a team.
The Role
* Maintain the material cost on the Bill of Materials for all products within the commodities you are responsible for and ensure costs are less than the current sales quotation per contract.
* Issue requests for quotation (RFQ's) for any new parts added to the Bill of Materials within the allotted components.
* Contribute to achieving departmental goals and objectives relating to supplier reduction and cost reductions.
* Source new suppliers for items within the allocated commodities.
* Discuss with suppliers to achieve optimum batch sizes and hence reduce costs.
* Analyse the cost of manufacture of parts considering the cost of raw materials, labour costs, machining costs to ensure the company is getting value for money from the subcontracting supply base.
* Compare drawings of new parts with existing parts to ensure cost increases or decreases are justified.
* Recover money owed from suppliers for non-performance and warranty claims.
The Requirements
* Degree level (or equivalent) in a Business, Engineering or Supply Chain Management related discipline or 4 year's experience in a senior purchasing role.
* 2 years demonstratable experience of complex manufacturing environments & processes.
* Extensive experience of negotiation and writing supplier agreements.
* Demonstratable experience of cost reductions taken from idea to implementation.
* Knowledge of MRP systems.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
* Experience of interpreting and communicating Engineering drawings in the various manufacturing materials and have mechanical aptitude.
* Experience of processing quotation.
The Benefits
* 4% discretionary bonus
* Life Insurance
* Medicash scheme
* Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and Mc Atamney's
* Free car parking
* Canteen
* Career progression
* Professional development
* Flexitime