Smiths Group
Manufacturing
ProjectTechnicalBuyer
“Project Technical Buyer at Smiths Group. Skills: Technical procurement, Supplier management, Project support. Identify suppliers. Assess suppliers”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure delivery against timelines; Ensure materials delivered on time; Ensure materials delivered to specification
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving
Occasional travel, BPSS vetting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years procurement experience, Experience in manufacturing/engineering, Read engineering drawings, Interpret technical specifications, Supplier evaluation skills, Quotation analysis skills, Negotiation skills, Analytical abilities, Problem-solving abilities, Organizational abilities, Microsoft Office proficiency, BPSS vetting
Nice to Have
Defence or Aerospace experience, SAP or similar ERP experience, Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering, Project-based procurement experience, New product introduction procurement experience, Knowledge of sustainability principles, Knowledge of supplier localisation principles, Familiarity with ISO standards, Familiarity with supplier audit processes, Multilingual experience, International experience
What You'll Do.
Interpret engineering drawings
Interpret specifications
Lead sourcing activities
Place purchase orders
Manage purchase orders
Monitor supplier performance
Drive continuous improvement
Manage supplier risks
Support cost modeling
Support contract performance reporting
Support project milestones
Partner with global teams
Partner with category teams
Conduct supplier visits
Assess supplier capability
Report on opportunities
Contribute to sustainability initiatives
Contribute to localisation initiatives
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Engineering teams; Operations teams; Quality teams; Global teams; Category teams
Communication Scope
Relationship-building
Process & Methodology
Project timelines
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