Buyer (6 months fixed term contract)

Location: EMEA, United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Ref: JOHNCRANEEMEA02209

Division: John Crane

Job Function: Operations



At John Crane we are looking for a Buyer who will operate as part of the Customer Operations Procurement Team. You will be responsible for ensuring transactional efficiency of goods and subcontract services for the business in a defined scope of support from internal and external suppliers, in line with Smiths Group PLC Code of Conduct and John Crane P2P policy, ensuring that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Create, modify, update, and manage the acknowledgment of Purchase Orders (POs) from Requisition to Delivery for Direct materials and relevant subcontract services
• Ensure PO acknowledgements from suppliers are complete and relevant data always updated in ERP system
• Manage the return of defective items to suppliers and implement any associated PO management activities (eg management of Return POs)
• Approve and release POs according with designated approval levels in the DoA
• Resolve MRP Exception messages on a daily basis
• Ensure PO creation and management is aligned to any global contract that is in place
• Resolve invoice holds
• Drive purchase transaction automation through the ERP
• Conduct basic RFQ\'s as required to identify supplier and price for requirements
• Build collaborative relationships with internal customers, suppliers and global team members
• Work with the supply market and internal customers to optimize lead times and inventory for JC in line with agreed targets
• Liaise with internal and external suppliers to expedite delivery where required to meet business needs
• Act as the point of contact/liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders where required
• Track and manage supplier delivery performance to meet JC targets and requirements
• Ensure new pricing and supplier data is updated in ERP system consistently, accurately, and regularly.
• Act as a recognized system expert for SAP P2P

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

The Individual

• Diploma or University Degree
• Workings towards membership of CIPS and/or APICS and/or CILT (or any other professional procurement or supply chain body) is an advantage
• 2+ years of experience working within a purchasing department
• Understanding of MRP driven procurement (SAP ideally)
• Analytical skills - Good knowledge of Microsoft programs, Power BI data extraction and analysis including Excel look ups and pivot tables
• Process-driven approach and \xe2\x80\x9csystems thinking\xe2\x80\x9d
• Ability to solve problems and make improvements to process with support and in a structed way (e.g. A3), able to use data to inform decisions
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Ability to project a positive and professional image on behalf of the organization, always promoting ethical procurement
• SAP knowledge but not essential
• Very good verbal and written English.

About Smiths

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers\' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customer s\' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

About John Crane

John Crane (www.johncrane.com) is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Fiscal year 2016 revenue was greater than 1 Billion USD (\xc2\xa3830m). John Crane is part of Smiths Group (www.smiths.com), a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.

Smiths Group