Buyer

• Purchase goods and services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
• To ensure MRP data is accurate, maintain accurate part and supplier MRP data including lead-times, cost and supplier evaluations.
• Check internal Purchase Requisitions for completeness, accuracy, supply chain compliance and authorisation
• Clarify specifications, quantities and timelines with stakeholders
• Ensure continuous supply of required material and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
• Manage supplier order books and effectively expedite and prioritise orders to ensure Goods/Services are available to the manufacturing team at the right time.
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs.
• Liaise with Stakeholders to ensure product and service quality levels are maximised.
• On-time-in-full delivery of materials and services to support project milestones.
• Monitor market trends and market suppliers.
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities.
• To identify appropriate sources of supply to meet contract needs.
• Manage new supplier requests and approval.
• To ensure contract conditions are applied including specific flow downs where appropriate.
• To assist in developing ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
• Support procurement department objectives and KPI’s and be instrumental in supporting their achievement.
• Support the timely return of any defective material deliveries to respective vendors and procure replacement materials in accordance with company procedures and processes whilst minimizing any impact on project milestones.
• Always demonstrate and adhere to the Ultra Maritime values.

Requirements

• Experience of procurement in a regulated environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Working knowledge of ERP and MRP systems (such as IFS).
• Strong analytical skills - proficient in Excel and reporting software.
• A high level of self-motivation and able to work on own initiative.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• PC literate in MS office suite.
• Eligible to obtain UK security clearance to SC level.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes within regulated environments, ensuring compliance and efficiency in supply chain management. Proficient in utilizing ERP and MRP systems to maintain accurate data and support operational objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Experience
• ERP and MRP Systems Knowledge
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Excellent Planning and Organizational Skills
• UK Security Clearance Eligibility

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Procurement
• Supply Chain Compliance
• Cost Reduction Strategies
• Supplier Evaluation
• MRP Data Management
• Contract Compliance
• Performance Improvement
• Market Trend Analysis
• Defective Material Management
• Reporting Software Proficiency

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Self-Motivation
• Initiative
• Deadline Management

Industry Keywords

• Regulated Environment
• Continuous Improvement
• Stakeholder Liaison
• Operational Efficiency
• KPI Support

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems
• MRP Systems
• Excel
• MS Office Suite