Project Buyer

My client are looking for a project Buyer required for a 6 month contract (with possible extension). Roles and Responsibilities will include, but not limited to, sending Request for Quotes, raising Purchase Orders for Direct and Indirect spend, Expediting Orders, chasing Sales Order Acknowledgements, looking after the Kanban system, etc.Key Responsibilities:Obtain quotations for goods and services as required for production and the other Business units and give support on vendor selection and capabilityProcess the requirements on the order action and exceptions report, thoroughly investigating the requirement and potential for future requirements escalating any obsolescence or other obstructions to placing a purchase orderEnsure timely procurement of materials to meet planned kitting dates and ensure materials are progressed from receipt through to acceptance reporting any risks or potential issues in a proactive mannerWork with existing and new vendor to ensure that the supply change meets and exceeds the demands of the business and that we can react to new requirements as they ariseManage vendor performance to ensure that it meets the target level addressing and reporting any failure by the vendor to achieve the desired criteriaBuild relationships with key vendors and monitor supplier prices and lead times to ensure "best value" is achieved. Work, with others, on ways to improve vendor performanceHousekeeping of Purchase Orders to ensure they are managed correctly ensuring ..... full job details .....