Gordon Murray Design is a world-leading automotive design company, we have gained a global reputation as a pioneer of lightweight and efficient vehicles, taking a highly innovative approach to all aspects of vehicle design, development and production.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for Junior Buyers to join our Design, Development and Engineering Centre based in Shalford, Surrey.
The key elements of the Technical Procurement & Production Function are to operate in a ‘Strategic Technical Buying’ role, responsible for sourcing and purchasing a wide range of technical components for programs of work being undertaken by the Company. The role is also responsible for sourcing and vetting technical suppliers, obtaining quotations and ensuring delivery of purchased parts to the required quality, on time and to budget.
Responsibilities:
- Source/engage appropriate Suppliers and manage RFI / RFQ documentation
- Provide technical purchasing guidance and direction to other divisions and personnel within the Company
- Identify & deliver stockholding, cash flow, & capital employed improvement opportunities
- Administration of all documentation associated with receipts (delivery notes, certificates of conformity, etc.). Responsible for invoice analysis and approval
- In conjunction with the Finance department, checking invoices against Purchase Orders / Delivery Notes prior to approval / sign-off by functional Directors
- Oversee operation of the Dispatch Note system to ensure only authorised releases of goods are made
- In conjunction with the Engineering function (in particular prototype build), assume responsibility for providing Project Managers with accurate information relating to product availability & delivery dates
- Responsible for providing production personnel with accurate information relating to the availability of goods and services and delivery dates. Also, to assist in resolving issues and general queries
- Responsible for all aspects of supplier performance and associated KPIs (on time delivery, right first time in full, non-conformance, etc)
- Form the single point of contact for all technical Purchasing matters and queries, interacting with technical Suppliers as necessary
- Attend internal meetings as required, and in general to contribute to and support Gordon Murray Design Limited events, activities and publications
- Undertake other necessary, reasonable duties and appropriate tasks as may be required, and/or work of a higher priority
- Carry out relevant industry research and keep up to date with the latest technologies and associated statutory requirements, ensuring that the Company is in compliance
- Placing of orders on Suppliers for all technical spend and ensure all Purchase Orders are processed and approved using the internal Purchase Requisition system
- Where appropriate support the Design, Engineering and Finance functions in conducting “Make or Buy” analyses
- Identify and highlight any areas for continuous improvement
- Ensure effective supervision of any sub-contractor activity as required
Experience and Qualifications:
- Stock & Materials Management; responsible for overseeing the Stores / Goods-In function
- Assist in the generation of an improved Stock & Materials Management system to enable a closed stores facility and which ensures that:
- appropriate levels of stock are held
- inventory control and accuracy are maintained
- stock-take under taken as appropriate,
- capital employed in inventory is monitored and controlled
- Presentation of management reports for the Senior Management Team
- Where appropriate and in conjunction with the Directors, carry out investment appraisal & payback on investment in tooling and capital equipment
- Deploy and potentially own parts of the relevant ISO9001 process: define, document and implement the process as required