Job Description
Description Business UnitHere at SPTS we design, develop, and manufacture high-tech machines for the global semiconductor market. Responsible for the growth of our world leading wafer handling and process systems, the Commodity department are a growing strong team who operate within the Operations group of SPTS Newport. The Commodity team is part of the Strategic Purchasing group and consists of Procurement Specialists, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering professionals. We are seeking an additional Strategic Buyer to join our team and support continued departmental and business growth!***SPTS, division of KLA, is proud to be an inclusive and diverse employer. To enhance our diverse workforce and business growth we offer a flexible working culture, please let us know how we can support your needs - full time, part time, job share, flexible hours***Day to day responsibilities include:Creating and implementing strategies to optimise the supply chain to deliver on direct spend cost reduction targets year on yearDevelop a robust and agile supply chain that will support the continuing growth plans of SPTS, ensuring supply continuity as the business demand flexes.Understand the overall group supply chain capability to potential synergy opportunities, creating regional sourcing models and identifying relevant suppliers within the regions.Owning the lifecycle from demand to pay.Achieving smooth handover of suppliers/products/agreements to the tactical purchasing team.Tracking and improving against a backdrop of KPI’s aligned to internal and external customer requirements using analytical skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.Conducting supplier visits both internally and externally to audit suppliers within the UK and abroad to evaluate capability, capacity, and process control.SPTS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. For this role we are looking for someone who:Is a strong negotiator with a proven background in category managementCan demonstrate experience in supply chain strategic managementHave an in-depth understanding of supply processes to ensure that all opportunities for cost reduction are identified and deliveredHas knowledge of MRP/ERP systems with a good solid understanding of supply chain replenishment mechanisms, experience of SAP and Enovia (PLM) systems would be advantageousIs target driven and pro-active with the desire to grow this role and support the development of a Commodity Team in its goal to be highly effective in developing the Supply Chain needs of SPTSCan work as part of an effective team or as an individual who can both utilise and support the team around them to achieve the departmental goals and has strong and effective communication skillsIs a self-starter who will meet a diverse set of challenges in an efficient and effective manner, and who strives for excellence in project delivery. Confidence to gain credibility with internal customers and persuade people to change/move in a different strategic directionQualifications Summary:CIPS or MCIPS qualified or degree equivalent is desirable but not essentialGood IT Skills (minimum Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)**Hybrid working available**Flexible start and finish times availableWhat we will offer you?SPTS’s benefits package includes:Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme, rewards scheme, and life assurance.KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employerMinimum Qualifications