Buyer (Onsite)

Job Summary

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The buyer will be responsible for the purchasing of products and services in support of business operations; obtaining quotes from vendors, negotiating price, terms and lead time, creating purchase orders, tracking orders to ensure on time delivery to meet organizational requirements through development of business relationships and strategic partners. Partnering with finance and stakeholders to ensure sourcing decisions are in the best interest of CooperVision.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

Plan purchases against business requirements and establish appropriate inventory levels/services to ensure continuity of supply.  Establish, develop and maintain effective supplier relationships and hold regular review meetings with suppliers covering performance (delivery, quality) and opportunities for savings and innovation. Develop, introduce, and apply strategies to minimize business risk within the purchasing process, including where appropriate the use of supplier agreements and disaster recovery planning for key materials and services. Participate in Tender processes/RFPs as required. Undertake routine purchase order administration (order placement, receipt, invoice approval), investigate and resolve discrepancies.  Vendor selection, development and management, negotiating with the vendor. Identify cost saving opportunities and lead projects to realize these.  Accountable for category savings targets and performance measures. Reviews specifications and Statements of Work (SOWs) to ensure materials, goods and services ordered meet proper quality standards. Participate in cross functional project team activities to ensure that high value/long-term purchasing agreements are commercially sound and providing best value/lowest risk for CooperVision.  Work together with the Product Change, Regulatory, and Quality teams as appropriate to ensure that new materials and changes are introduced via the correct change processes, including regulatory, validation, discontinuations and product launches.  Participation in company audits both internal and external as required. Provide a range of data and reports on purchasing and inventory activity to allow management, budgetary and expense reviews to be carried out. Actively participate in continuous improvement opportunities. Any other purchasing related duties in connection with the Company’s business as may be required, to including filling in for the Purchasing Manager.

Travel:  

Travel outside of regular work location: 5-10%.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Core competency – Professional Level Leadership, Motivation and Management Professional Competence & Knowledge Problem Solving Planning and Organizing Strategic Planning Continuous Improvement Knowledgeable of good purchasing / supply chain practices Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Fluency in English both written and verbal required. Any other language would be an advantage. Experience using an MRP system preferred, previous experience in Dyn365 F&O, Oracle, BAAN and Agile would be an advantage. Intermediate level in the use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and SharePoint Ability to read and understand technical material, such as engineering specifications or SOWs. Commercially aware with the ability to communicate at a professional level both internally and externally. Must possess a strong business and work ethic and be capable of decision making to the benefit of the business. Perform as an inclusive team player supporting the rest of the team to ensure that business objectives are met. Able to drive and develop supplier performance to achieve best value and service for CooperVision. Basic accounting knowledge.

Work Environment:

Most of the work will take place within an office environment. Visits to suppliers, the warehouse, production, and ancillary areas might be required. Normal office environment Light physical effort necessary to perform the job Exposure to shop floor

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing / purchasing environment, preferred. Experience in a medical device industry, preferred. Experience in manufacturing, packaging and/or distribution industry, preferred.

Education:

Professional qualification/certification or Bachelors’ degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Business or equivalent required; or 5 years or more in a Purchasing or equivalent role.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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