Experienced buyer required to manage dedicated suppliers, with responsibility for delivering purchasing cost reduction, supplier schedule compliance, supplier rationlisation and parts sourcing. Support and implement the purchasing stragegy to achieve agreed KPIs in line with the client contract and best in class performance

Duties include:
Puchasing of automotive aftermarket parts managing dedicated suppliers.
Manage the activities to support parts availability
Develop and continually improve working relationships with suppliers
Develop and continually improve working relationships with suppliers

JOB PURPOSE
To effectively manage a portfolio of vendors either Strategic or Operational, ensuring key deliverables are achieved in line with the Clients requirements.

JOB DUTIES
Manage and monitor the status of ordered parts/materials and expedite or de-expedite delivery of items to meet requirements.

Work the Material Planners checklist on a daily basis

Establish root cause and work to resolve any issues which could affect supply of parts.

Escalate where appropriate any issues/areas needing attention

Work to agree Key Performance Indicators on the following.

Back Order Reduction (incl Aged orders).

Support the Supplier Portal Roll Out

Required to work closely with the Client, Supply Base, Customer Support, Purchasing, Inventory Management,Operations and Inbound logistics.

Strong planning and Organising skills

Excellent oral Communication Skills, supported by good written skills.

Must be target drive, persistent, take ownership and be a self starter.
SAP knowledge is desirable but not essential

Clen Driving licence, supplier visits required in the UK

Customer Services Assistant
Job Purpose: To provide exceptional Customer Support to Export Markets either via telephone or email with the aim resolving of queries, specifically the Middle Eastern, South African and Latin American importers and on occasion, covering issues raised by European and Asia Pacific dealers.

Responsibilities: Responsible for answering queries raised by Export markets either via telephone or email. Communicating with the Middle Eastern, South African and Latin American importers and on occasion covering issues raised by European and Asia Pacific dealers. Cross functional communications with transport, planning and operations will be required to resolve queries, Order management - create/change dealer orders and be able to extract necessary reports.

Experience/Skills required: We are looking for a candidate with strong communication and problem solving skills. Customer Support is a demanding department requiring the candidate to be able to organise their time, prioritise their duties effectively and work on their own initiative. Teamwork is essential, it is important the candidate works closely with the team to achieve departmental and business goals and be able to seize opportunities to improve overall performance.

Export knowledge desirable, however not essential Technical Requirements: Intermediate Excel SAP Knowledge essential Microsoft Outlook