Buyer

Buyer (On-site - Manchester)

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Luxfer MEL Technologies is a leading developer and producer of highly engineered magnesium and zirconium materials, with approximately 300 employees across the UK and US. 

Buyer - The Role
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will work as part of the Procurement Team within Luxfer MEL Technologies. The main purpose of the role is to ensure achievement of company strategy and goals, financial and otherwise using best practice techniques. You will also be required to purchase goods, materials, and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, considering price, quality, and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply.

Buyer - What's on offer?

• Salary in the region of £25,000 to £35,000 level dependent on experience
• Annual bonus entitlement
• Permanent contract, working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday from our Swinton site (Greater Manchester)
• Personal development opportunities with paid allowances based on responsibilities e.g., First Aid
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Option to participate in company share option scheme
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid time to volunteer
• Referral scheme
• A close-knit working environment with true values and culture

• Engage with stakeholders to understand their requirements and gain input for procurement activities.
• Undertake a proactive approach to Procurement and drive improvement within their sourcing activities and processes.
• Review existing categories of spend, identify and prioritise product groups areas for tender / renegotiation.
• Support in the negotiation of contracts, improving terms of business with suppliers and reviewing opportunities to deliver cost savings to the business.
• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets using SAP system.
• Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities
• Be responsible for and proactively manage the supplier base for their categories, undertake regular supplier reviews using performance data compiled from SAP and other sources.
• Be a good team player and support other members of the Procurement function.

• Purchasing experience 1-3 years.
• Experience of working closely with suppliers
• Computer literate, with experience of using MS Office - Word, Outlook and PowerPoint, advanced Excel skills/ abilities e.g. Pivot tables
• Experience of reporting
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Understanding of purchasing, tenders and negotiation.
• Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience working in Chemical Manufacturing (bonus)

The Luxfer Culture: Be Part of Something Bigger
We’re committed to a culture of teamwork, open communication, and the personal development of each member of our team. We believe everyone here can make a difference, and our people are testament to that. By hiring the best talent and providing the best tools for our people to get the job done, we give everyone the chance to share in our success.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and / or accompanying cover letter.

Interviews: we’re dedicated to providing a great candidate experience. If you are shortlisted for this role, you’ll be invited to a first stage Teams interview within 2 weeks of your application.