Hybrid Buyer bei Gooch & Housego PLC

ROLE

Support with sourcing direct and indirect materials at the appropriate quality level, on time and at the 

most competitive cost from new programme launch through to steady state production.

QUALIFICATIONS

• CIPS or working experience matching expectations of role.

• Opportunity to study for the right candidate.

MANDATORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adherence to all Company policies, management systems and standard operational 

procedures, including legal responsibilities in relation to Health, Safety, Environmental and 

Quality

• Working positively to develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and 

contracted personnel in order to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignity

• Promote and display the G&H values: Customer focus, Integrity, Action, Unity, Precision

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Purchasing of direct materials in line with operational requirements. Actioning the 

requirements of MRP. 

• Maintaining part and procurement parameters in MRP/ERP, i.e., supplier lead times, strategic 

safety stocks, yields. Ensure all purchase orders and amendments are always up to date in 

the system.

• Assisting with running tender processes for new requirements, and working with the wider 

team to negotiate pricing and terms and conditions to ensure the best position for G&H.

• Develop and maintain proactive supplier relationships.

• Inventory management. Work with internal and external partners to optimise stock and 

ensure stock is provided in line with product lifecycle and business requirements. 

• Assist with the identification and implementation of cost reduction initiatives.

• On a regular basis monitor Procurement KPI’s (OTIF, Quality, PPV) and publish along with 

action plans to deliver agreed targets.

• Build strong internal relationships and work with all areas to address purchasing issues and 

requirements.

• Continuous Improvement. Alongside the wider teamwork with internal colleagues and group 

colleagues to continuously develop and improve procurement and supply chain processes, 

tools, and ways of working. Implement new tools, processes and procedures that are 

identified for group role out.

• Work within Health & Safety regulations, Company Quality and Environmental systems of 

work, and all other Company policies and procedures.

• Working positively to develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and 

contracted personnel in order to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignity.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Supplier OTD

• Supplier Quality Performance (PPM or alternative)

• PPV

• Inventory Management

• Cost and/or Risk Mitigation

• Launch on Time

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Drive and Determination.

• Good communication skills at all levels.

• Positive attitude towards continuous improvement.

• Able to be accountable and deliver results.

• Attention to detail.

• Customer focused.

• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience in manufacturing environment essential.

• Knowledge and experience of working with MRP.

• Technical experience preferable.

• Well experienced in building internal and external relationships.

• Understanding of quality requirements in aerospace and medical industries.

• Understanding of contracts and contract management.

• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.

• Project management skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Strong organisational skills.