Senior Buyer

Job Title: Senior Buyer
Division: Weir Minerals
Location : Alrode
Onsite

Purpose of Role: _To _effectively manage the procurement of goods and service in_ line with the company's overall strategy which is to drive down costs and increase customer satisfaction._

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge - but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Management:
- Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with company goals.- Perform cost analyses and set benchmarks for cost.- Ensure timely delivery of materials and services from vendors.- Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and new suppliers.
- Create and manage matrices to measure supplier performance(OTD, Backlog)
- Attendance and management of Slotting Room Procurement requirements.
- Executing and driving down MRP exception messages

People Management:
- Lead and manage a team of buyers, providing guidance and support.- Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to team members.- Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.- Develop training programs to enhance the skills of the procurement team.

Supplier Relationship Management:
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.- Ownership of supplier order book, end to end orderbook management.- Continuous improvement actions to ensure supplier on time delivery improvement.- Manage supplier bin levels and Lead times on a quarterly basis- Supplier COUPA managements of delivery dates and invoices.- Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed.- Identify potential suppliers and build and maintain good relationships with them.- Local Supplier Audit and visits as and when required.

Compliance and Reporting:
- Prepare weekly, Bi-Monthly and monthly reporting as required.- Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
- Procurement or related Diploma- BCom/ Supply Chain Degree would be advantageous- CIPS qualification would be advantageous- Minimum of 5 - 7 years' experience in Procurement

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
- Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status._