Buyer Supply Chain

The Buyer – Supply chain is responsible for supporting the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, supplies and services required to support TSL's operations. The role manages purchasing activities from RFQ and purchase order placement through supplier follow-up and performance monitoring, working closely with Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance and internal stakeholders to ensure business and customer requirements are met.
The role will also contribute to supplier development, sourcing activities, Cost-saving opportunities and continuous improvement of purchasing performance.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Coordinate sourcing and Request for Quotation (RFQ) activities for new products & services.
Review purchase requisitions, coordinate with requester on any clarifications and support timely PO placement.
Support the placement of all Purchase Orders in line with purchasing policy and relevant DOAs.
Lead the communication with vendors on status of outstanding orders as well as discrepancies with quality and quantity, initiate and manage the claim process.
Collate and report on key purchasing metrics for key suppliers, eg. On Time Delivery (OTD), Cost Savings etc.
Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager to fulfil MRP requirements and Sales Order shortages.
Work closely with the Logistics to ensure goods are delivered to our requirements
Support with the purchasing requirements for the Capital Parts program.
Identify new suppliers as required and coordinate their approval process.
Ensure all quality documentation records for the approved Suppliers list are maintained.
Carry out prompt invoice query resolution support Finance team processing.
Provide cover for other Supply Chain Team members, including Logistics and Stores.
Support the wider “Chromalloy” team with bids and tenders
Support organization with other commercial administration, subject to business requirements.

COMPETENCIES:

Interpersonal effectiveness – Ability to build constructive and effective relationships at all levels, use diplomacy and tact.
Negotiation skills – Ability to influence and convince people, ability to achieve win-win solutions.
Active listening skills – Ask questions to identify client's needs or expectations; take time to question and understand the needs of requestors.
Business acumen – Strong knowledge of a market, customers, and competition. Understanding of the manufacturing processes, financial flows of an organization.
Team player – Be able to work as a team.
Organisational skills – Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily workload. Ability to work with limited supervision.
Perseverance – Pursue everything with energy, drive and a need to finish; give up seldom even in the face of resistance or setbacks. Proactive attitude and ability to act on own initiative.

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Education

GCSE (or equivalent) grade A-C in Maths and English.
Relevant business or engineering degree would be advantageous.
CIPS or CPSM would be advantageous.

Work Experience

Up to 3 years of relevant procurement, purchasing or supply chain experience, ideally within an engineering, aerospace, power, oil & gas, or manufacturing environment.
Knowledge and experience of ERP systems is advantageous.
Knowledge and understanding of import and export requirements for UK / EU and non-EU countries
General knowledge of budgeting, inventory, and cost-management
Knowledge of materials, products, and the commodity market
Knowledge of Inventory Management
Knowledge of AI Agents

Skills

Have a keen eye for detail, be able to multi-task and stay calm under pressure.
Requires thoroughness, resourcefulness, adaptability to shifting priorities/deadlines and multi-tasking.
Have strong interpersonal and good communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
Strong Negotiation skills
Possess excellent organisation and time management skills.
Strong IT Skills, being proficient in Microsoft Office and MRP type systems.
Must be able to work as part of a team, but also be able to work using your own initiative whilst being able to work under pressure.
A self-motivated approach and a proactive attitude
Must be able to interact across all disciplines within the organization and must possess the ability to interface effectively with all levels of management.