Overview

Responsible for locating and maintaining the best sources of supply for the components, materials and services required across Morgan Thermal Ceramics - EMEA. Considering all aspects of relationships with suppliers, including quality, value and the ability to respond quickly to changing supply requirements. Select suppliers that can act as long-term partners and help the company meet its growth objectives, and delivering the expected cost reduction of the year.

Responsibilities

Procurement

• Ensure materials, products and services are delivered on time to support all locations.
• The procurement of materials & components as required by use of the ERP system
• Negotiation and development of contracts within the purchasing team
• Supplier performance management
• Develop & strengthen relationships with suppliers and internal departments
• Actively participate with Sales and Project and be accountable for purchasing deliveries Person Specification of the Senior Buyer

Financial Results

• Build & maintain relationships with key suppliers including contract management and payment terms, to ensure improvements in cost quality and delivery,

 Business Development

• Act as the procurement lead for new business development with respect to sourcing and negotiating terms for bought-in products and services.
• Coordinate the procurement of all plants and equipment with all stakeholders to maximise cost avoidance and negotiate best value for Thermal Ceramics – EMEA.

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect/MRO category management
• Strong negotiation skills.
• The ability to communicate articulately and effectively at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Experience of operating MRP/ERP systems.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programmes.
• The ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Persuasive
• Self-motivated and energetic.
• Positive attitude.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets.

 Key Figures: Revenue £1,112m (2022), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 30 countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.