Capex Buyer

Elevation Recruitment, Procurement and Supply Chain Division are delighted to be partnered with a fast paced manufacturing business, in the search and selection of a Buyer - Capex, within their Procurement Team.

Main Responsibilities for Buyer - Capex

• Support the Department in delivering its Strategic Objectives, taking responsibility for engaging with stakeholders to ensure early engagement and a teaming approach throughout the Procurement Lifecycle.
• Responsible for managing and delivering multiple sourcing strategies.  This will include but not be limited to: 
  • Sourcing activities which generate benefits and achieve financial savings targets.
  • Ensuring procurement activities align with the business Purpose.
  • Market analysis and creation of markets where necessary.
  • Identification of internal and external cost drivers.
  • Preparation of tender documentation and agreement of associated evaluation criteria.
  • Drafting and negotiation of Supply Chain contract Terms and Conditions, ensuring Terms are integrated appropriately.
  • Support the bid process to ensure any sub-contract requirements are understood and underpinned as necessary.
• Lead cross functional Sourcing Teams to undertake compliant procurements in accordance with the approved Sourcing Strategy, ensuring the team are aware of and adhere to their responsibilities.
• Negotiate contractual agreements with suppliers to ensure that service, quality, cost, security of supply and the deployment of the supplier capabilities in innovation are secured.

Essential Criteria for Buyer - Capex:

• CIPS qualified / Degree level of Education 
• Experience in non repeatable procurement including a variety of procurement routes and knowledge of exemptions.
• Extensive experience in drafting and implementing multiple forms of contract.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills at all levels.
• Able to hold people to account and lead cross functional teams.
• Able to manage multiple projects running in parallel through exceptional priority / time management.
• Significant previous procurement experience with responsibility for delivery of procurement sourcing strategies.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.