Sil-Mid is a specialist supplier of adhesives, sealants, lubricants, and other specialist products into a large customer base primarily working in Aerospace and Aviation. In 2021, GracoRoberts acquired Sil-Mid Limited to forge the largest aerospace focused and specification-driven speciality chemicals distributor around the globe. GracoRoberts is the single largest and most technically focused speciality chemicals distributor to serve the North American aerospace market.
What does a Buyer do?
As a Buyer you will be primarily responsible for the planning, selecting and purchasing of goods and services to meet the requirements of the business.
Responsibilities
- Research, assess and prioritise both internal and external stakeholders' requirements to ensure expectations are met
- Communicate to internal stakeholders on procurement and supply matters
- Mitigate risk through secondary supply options
- Negotiate with suppliers to promote effective procurement
- Ensure compliance with legislation and regulations for supplies from international sources
- Work closely with key vendors to develop clear objectives and strategies
- Define and agree upon KPI’s to access quality, performance, cost, and delivery with suppliers
- Evaluate data from these set measurements to make considerations for procurement and take action to improve supplier performance
- Evaluate historical and forecasted data to help formulate replenishment options and make recommendations to achieve optimum serviceability
- Take action to reduce waste whilst mitigating any negative impact on service levels
- Contribute towards strategic long-term inventory planning and budget
What we're looking for
- Minimum 2 years experience within a Junior Buyer/Buyer role
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with suppliers, internal teams and stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- A sound understanding of supply chain management principles
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Strong Attention to detail
- Excellent team player, with the ability to collaborate with other departments
- Proactive approach, anticipates potential challenges and works to mitigate them
- Punctual and professional
Why Sil-Mid?
At Sil-Mid we are dedicating to looking after our most important asset - our staff. With us you can enjoy a range of employee benefits such as:
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Early Finish Fridays
- Hybrid working
- Health cash plan
- Employee rewards and discounts
- Wellness programmes
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Experience:
- Procurement: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham B46 1HG
