The aim of this document is to describe the purpose, typical duties and expectations of the Buyer. Additionally, the document endeavours to provide the high-level principal accountabilities of the role/function.
Principal Accountabilities:
• Ensure supplies are sourced efficiently and effectively
• Build / maintain supplier relationships. Protect Assurance of Supply
• Build a cost saving workload, lead Cost Reduction exercises
• Working as the procurement expert in cross-functional teams identify, evaluate and deliver VA/VE projects
• Working collaboratively with Engineering, develop and deliver programmes involving suppliers in product development
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• To source and procure components/services
• To assist in further development of existing suppliers
• To assess potential suppliers both technically and commercially
• To provide support to assess and report on new technology/services and applications
• To assist with proposal costings, as required
• To provide a role model for Buyers and Associate Buyers
• To ensure all activities undertaken are in line with current policies and procedures
• To assist in day to day running of the Purchasing Department and all activities associated with it
General requirements:
• To source and procure components/services
• To place and process purchase orders on behalf of Gordon murray automotive
• Other duties associated with department as directed
• To ensure all activities undertaken are in line with current policies and procedures
• To assist in day to day running of the Purchasing Department and all activities associated with it