Plant Buyer

Crown Bevcan Türkiye

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• A proven record of successful negotiations & setting negotiation strategies.
• Min 2 years experience in a similar position in a multi-national company
• Financial awareness, understanding of product and material costings, margins and company accounts.
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing, along with a “hands on” approach towards site / supplier issues, and problem solving.
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Good command of ERP (preferably JD Edwards) and excellent MS office knowledge
• Knowledge in Direct/Indirect purchasing

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To source, negotiate, agree & manage contracts with suppliers covering raw materials & services
• Execute daily procurement activities from the generation of new purchase orders to the delivery at premises.
• Execute material planning activities in scope in line with production schedules & inventory management policies.
• Provide expertise in the management of the supplier’s performance covering; quality, service, technical standards, innovation and continuous improvements. In conjunction other departments as required.
• Develop and implement appropriate long and short-term strategic and tactical initiative in order to achieve specific buying, sourcing targets
• Provide the business with up-to-date knowledge on suppliers, markets and trends
• Have input into the sites purchasing strategy and budgets
• Provide knowledge & a sound understanding of Contract Law & Legal requirements for the function
• Develop close working relationships and promote overall integration with NPD, Planning, Commercial, Technical and Finance teams to ensure strong formal link on all purchasing activities.