Operational Buyer

About HerasHeras are a dynamic and expert international company with a strong European presence in the perimeter protection industry. Our products are sold globally, and in the UK we are proud protect vital infrastructure including water supply, the criminal justice system, and the national food chain.We have strong plans for future growth and we are investing heavily in our people including training and development, wellbeing, engagement, and rewards.About the Role & the TeamAre you a reliable and committed Operational Buyer with the ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic, and exciting environment? If so, we would love to receive your application to join the Heras family.This role will provide an opportunity to perform all operational procurement, data integrity and inventory management activities to meet shipment deadlines. This is a customer and supplier facing role and as such requires a confident communicator to manage priorities actively and ensure customers are kept updated at all times.This role will be based at our Doncaster site and predominantly office based.Role OverviewDaily review and action of MRP messages, supplier orders, cancellations and expediting activities inline with KPI’s and objectives.Review due and overdue deliveries to confirm timescales or re-date appropriately, capturing and sharing any risks identified with relevant stakeholders.Active maintenance of the material master data to maintain accurate levels based on planned volume, manage material obsolescence and new product introduction.Liaise with the Warehouse Teams regarding any stock queries and manage supplier conformance around on time delivery and quality.Working closely with the Project Managers and Sales Team to agree project material timescales and regular updates of challenges and risks where identified.Work closely with the Supply Only Sales Team to update them on progress/delays with sales orders.Navision subject experts to manage the flow of material from ordering to posting ready for shipment / collection.Manage the release of demand to the purchase MRP environment.Management of the Warehouse cycle count process in regards to item selection, frequency, investigations, related adjustment and approvals.Adjust stock levels as and when required, tracking trends to identify issues and implement controls.Work closely with the Procurement Team regarding any pricing and sourcing queries.Active involvement in Continuous Improvement activities and tracking of savings achieved or forecast.Management of van replenishment activities.Build and maintain strong supplier relationships including SLA management to secure the best possible service levels challenging and recording non-conformance.Create opportunities to improve the supply by working with suppliers to identify and develop innovative ideas, agreements and improved flow.Purchase, support and activities for all none stocked approved items.Undertake other reasonable duties as required in which you adequately trained to carry outEnhanced holidays of 33 days per year (one week more than the statutory minimum)Salary Sacrifice Pension SchemeFree On-site ParkingEye Care VouchersLife Assurance (2 x annual salary)Parental Support & Counselling ServicesEmployee Assistance Programme & Healthy Living AppHoliday Purchase Scheme (up to 5 days per year)About YouOwnership:You look after tasks, queries, and problems and take responsibility from start to finish, ensuring a great serviceResilience:You are able to recover from setbacks quickly, and are able to thrive within a fast paced, busy environmentCommunication:You are a team player, helping your colleagues and responding in a supportive and prompt mannerPositivity:You have a positive approach to work, are open minded and have teamwork mindsetAttention to Detail: You have excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of work and identifying potential errors to ensure maximum productivity and customer experienceTime Management: You are able to manage your time effectively to ensure you meet deadlinesGood working level of IT skills on applications such as Excel, Word and OutlookExperience of working within a similar roleNavision or similar MRP experienceFlexible and adaptable approach to work and ways of workingExperience in influencing, negotiating and problem solvingExperience in managing own work load, prioritisation and multitasking and working as part of a team.Use of Microsoft NavisionExperience of working in the perimeter protection industryWe are an equal opportunities employer and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any particular needs arising from a disability then please outline this on your application so that we can offer the right support for you.
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