Morgan Advanced Materials is a world leader in advanced materials science and engineering of ceramics, carbon and composites. We operate in a series of well-defined markets where our applications expertise offers our customers a valuable differentiator, engineering high-specification materials, components and sub-assembly parts that solve their challenging technical problems.
The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.
The business employs advanced materials science and applications expertise to produce parts that enhance reliability or improve the performance of its customers’ products. Much of what the global business unit makes is used in demanding, harsh or critical environments. Our Technical Ceramics business works in selected segments of the electronics, energy, healthcare, industrial, petrochemicals, security and transport markets, typically in close collaborative customer relationships.
Group Key Figures: Revenue £950m (2021), ~7,500 employees, manufacturing in 30+ countries, and customers in 100+ countries. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.
Job Purpose
The Senior Buyer reports to the Supply Chain Manager and is responsible for the procurement of direct and indirect materials, services and/or labor supporting the production plan, inventory management and customer order delivery requirements. Supports SIOP through reports reflecting progress against supplier on time delivery, quality scorecards or corrective actions. This position serves as the frontline communication with our vendors and responsibilities include sourcing of materials, monitoring supplier approval and performance, monitoring inventory levels, issuing purchase orders from ERP system, and negotiating material and freight costs.
To utilize system tools inclusive to the requisition and procurement of commodities and/or services in a timely manner. Works closely with the Operation Managers, Production Supervisors, Planner, Accounting and Engineering departments to achieve company goals in accordance with policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Purchasing
Inventory
Cross-Function Support
The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required. Other duties may be assigned.
Required Education and Experience -
Preferred Qualifications:
Competency framework - Skills, attitudes & behaviors necessary to be competent in the role
Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description does not state or imply that all duties to be performed are specifically identified above. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested or instructed by an authorized person of the Company. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.
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