Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Purchaser to join our team at Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in purchasing roles, with a strong background in engineering or manufacturing environments.
The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing materials and services based on system requirements and production programs, as well as managing related processes such as purchase orders, subcontract operations, sales orders, and stock adjustments.
Main Responsibilities:
* Purchase material and services based on system requirements and LCC production program.
* General administration of all related processes, e.g. purchase orders, subcontract operations, sales orders, checking order confirmations, receipting, invoicing and stock adjustments.
* Participate in supplier negotiations to establish commercial agreements.
* Maintain related item data within the MRP system.
* Monitor, analyse and optimise supplier delivery performance (Quantity, delivery dates), liaise with suppliers in case of discrepancies.
* Update delivery dates and escalate late deliveries.
* Process claims in relation to order quantity, delivery dates and packaging in cooperation with Quality Department and Goods Receiving Department.
* Identify internal and external stakeholder business needs, provide solutions and minimise risks.
* Analyse and optimise purchasing parameter to reduce inventory levels while maintaining availability of parts.
Key Qualifications:
* A recognised qualification in a related discipline.
* Minimum of 3 years' experience required in a purchasing role.
* Experience in Engineering / manufacturing environments is a distinct advantage.
* Highly motivated self-starter, dependable, can manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and well-developed influencing skills, with a proven ability to build, manage and maintain relationships at all levels.
* Must possess excellent planning, scheduling, negotiating and organisational skills.
* Proven record of strong attention to detail as well as excellent reporting skills.
* Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, etc.) is essential.
* Advanced skills with formulas, complex financial spreadsheets in MS Excel would be a plus.
* Experience of material planning, warranty management with an ERP system (BAAN) would be an advantage.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary
* Pension scheme
* Training and development opportunities
* Subsidised canteen
* Retailer discounts
* Travel opportunities
* Sports and social club
* Cycle to work scheme
We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies for this role.