Strategic Buyer

2 weeks ago

Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom Cordius Ltd Full time
Cordius are working with a market leader in the Aerospace and Military industries based in Whitstable, Kent.

They are a leading global interconnect Fortune 500 specialist company, who are continuing to grow and significantly invest in the future.

They are looking for a Strategic Buyer to provide support to the business.

Purpose of the role


Responsible for leading all aspects of Sourcing, Tendering, Category Management and Supplier Relationship Management associated with a designated range of category suppliers.

Driving product in, in conjunction with the Tactical Buying team, at optimum cost, on time and to the required quality standard.


Duties and responsibilities
Responsible for all Strategic Procurement activity associated with a designated range of category suppliers.

  • Tendering
  • Purchasing
  • Category Management

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Relevant Degree e.g., Procurement Management, Supply Chain Management, Business or Engineering
  • MCIPS Qualified

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years in an engineering biased Strategic Procurement role.
  • Minimum 2 years in a Tactical Procurement role.
  • Devising long term commodity strategies to deliver required objectives.
  • Working in a fastpaced environment.
  • Identifying and establishing strategic vendor partnerships.
  • Rationalising supply base.
  • Effectively managing end to end NPI's.
  • Leading and driving continuous improvement.
  • Implementing world class ethics standards in the field of Procurement.
  • Experience of MAPICS XA an advantage.

Technical Knowledge

  • Excellent understanding of Procurement best practice, with specific focus on Sourcing, Tendering, Category Management and Relationship Management.
  • Proficient contract manager able to influence and implement T&C's and LTA's.
  • Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
  • Excellent understanding of world market opportunities.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong vendor management skills with a track record of working strategically to improve vendor performance.
  • Proven track record of delivering targeted cost savings and committed focus to cost avoidance.
  • Skilled negotiator with demonstratable history of delivering win win solutions.
  • Ability to prioritise effectively.
  • Working with excel and database to be able to manipulate analyse and interpret data.
  • Selfstarter with the motivation to set, achieve and better desired objectives.
  • Goal and objective focused with the ability to see the bigger picture.
  • Driven to continuously improve current practice.
  • Professionalism in attitude, conduct and communication.
  • Ability to coach and mentor peers.

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