Buyers Assistant Buyers Assistant

1 month ago

Warwickshire, United Kingdom Cadent Full time

Cadent Gas Ltd

At Cadent we’re excited to be part of the future of UK energy  We’ve got a clear roadmap that will drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. We have an exciting, new opportunity for an Associate to join our Procurement and Supply Chain team.

As an Associate Buyer you will be assisting in procurement operations supporting the Senior Buyer and / or Buyer in identifying future opportunities to drive commercial value through sourcing and ongoing contract management activities. With support you will also be responsible for the execution of sourcing (primarily mini tender and call off activity) and contract management activity, working with stakeholders to understand requirements and expedite those through the procurement and contract management processes

You will also be the point of expertise for the transactional procurement processes providing support and guidance to ensure that the procurement systems operate effectively, data is up to date and issues are resolved and assist in the development and delivery of portfolio and sourcing strategies for contracts up to an agreed value.

Additionally you will also review contract payments and claims in line with contract terms and undertake benchmarking to ensure Cadent’s arrangements and Contractor costs remain competitive.

Supporting the profiling of supply chains through supplier research and market trends to assess future contract risks and opportunities
Assisting the proactive management of contracts, by analysing performance and supporting the resolution of contract issues
Ensuring compliance with sourcing and contract management frameworks, as appropriate
Aiding the resolution of contract performance issues and putting in place plans to resolve
Supporting supplier relationship management and contract relationship management activities and monitoring supplier service level and cost performance through KPIs
Analysing and forecasting inventory levels and manages stock obsolescence, where appropriate and supporting cost and commercial control processes across Cadent activities for contracts up to an agreed value
Central point of expertise relating to the management and operation of procurement systems (Ariba), including data management and issue resolution. Relevant commercial / procurement experience
Valid UK Driving Licence holder. Experience of sourcing and other procurement activities (contract management experience, understanding of cost management and commercial principles, leading supplier meetings including negotiations etc.)
Confident in analysing and presenting data to inform sourcing / contract decisions
An understanding of EU and Utility Procurement Directives ideally supported by evidence of running a competitive compliant tender process
Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. Annual bonus
Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
Flexible working
Generous family provision policies
Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
My Offers membership card - offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a ‘Gympass’ scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships

We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what’s possible for the role.

Diversity and Inclusion

As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can’t wait to welcome you

Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.

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