Assistant Buyer
Leidos, Inc., Wickford, Essex
Assistant Buyer
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Leidos, Inc., Wickford, Essex
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 31 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: ff95cda1d2d14030a56d6d9a01fe095f
Full Job Description
- Ensure that all items for procurement are within the relevant budget and comply with all appropriate strategies, raising any anomalies with relevant colleagues
- Negotiate with suppliers to reduce Project Spend
- Monitor relevant Engineering releases, requisitions and follow up with manufacturing
- Monitor and appropriately report cost and delivery performance against the relevant budgets and timing plans
- Identify new resourcing opportunities through market research or by other means
- Identify expediting needs, and investigate any invoice, cost or quality queries
- Attend project reviews as required, equipped with all relevant delivery information
- Monitor and managing supplier performance in accordance with agreed KPI's
Previous purchasing experience, ideally within the manufacturing sector. Strong sense of urgency & attention to detail Analytical skillset with a methodical approach to problem solving Ability to communicate effectively at all levels Good working knowledge of MRP systems & Excel 2024-09-06 While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. - To carry out the effective procurement of materials and services in-line with the business needs
We are problem solvers - we often have to think on our feet to solve problems, finding solutions to challenges and mitigating risks. Development/Growth - We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. Our managers are committed to individual and collective development and, as a global company, there are opportunities to learn and expand your horizons in many different ways. Reward - we offer a competitive package with great benefits from a pension scheme (contribution matched up to 8%), private medical insurance and life assurance with loads of flexible benefits including dental insurance, gym flex and shopping discounts. Responsibility of the Assistant Buyer