Buyer

At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries. Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials. 

Within our business unit, we specialise in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers. 

Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximising the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air. 

Key Figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), ~8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20+ 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.

Main Responsibilities

1. Perform a variety of duties which include processing purchase requisitions, release of approved purchase orders, quoting, expediting critical material, price negotiations, and all purchasing related activities.  Assist on tracking shipments and correcting any shipment errors. Responsible for maintaining the open purchase order report and following up on this monthly.  Responsible for managing and creating all blanket purchase orders where necessary or helpful.

   Essential Functions:

    

   1. Receive approved purchase requisition, review requisition to assure item(s) is properly specified and pertinent information is provided for proper placement of order.
   2. Select and contact vendor(s) for placement of orders, conduct negotiations, follow-up and resolve discrepancies, including warranty claims, service, etc., which may be required to complete and close the purchase order.
   3. Contact vendor to expedite purchase orders to ensure that delivery dates are met when needed
   4. Assist Finance in resolving invoice problems.
   5. Maintain electronic filing of all POR, PO’s, and Quotations.
   6. Maintain List of Supplier ISO Certification/Audits
   7. Send out survey form for Vendors that are not ISO Certified
   8. Report supply consignment and raw material usages on a weekly basis.
   9. Support Annual Budget Process
   10. Send out on an annual basis Supplier Background Statements

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 1. Bachelor’s degree with preferred major in Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, or equivalent job experience with 3 years experience in a purchasing role.
  2. P.M., CPIM, CSCP, CISCM, CIPM, CPP, or CPPM desirable

Additional Requirements:

1. Strong analytical, purchasing, and problem-solving skills
2. Purchasing orientation
3. Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
4. PC Literacy (Microsoft Office, Excel, SAP systems)
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
7. Experience working with high performing teams
8. Must be able to work well with subordinates, peers, and superiors in all departments of the company
9. Must have exceptional time management, planning and negotiation skills

Individual must be a:

• Citizen of the United States, or
• Permanent resident alien of the United States, or
• Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) as defined by 22CFR120.15

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