Assistant Buyer

Wickford, hybrid working

Are you an Assistant Buyer looking to work in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment?

Leidos is a global technology business, from our site in Wickford we supply tooling used in automotive production. As an Assistant Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in purchasing parts and materials used in our production.

Why should you join our Purchasing Team?

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

• To carry out the effective procurement of materials and services in-line with the business needs

• 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

About You

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

Original Posting Date:

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.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.