Buyer

4 weeks ago

Brentford, United Kingdom Undisclosed Full time
Job Description

Category Manager, Buyer

£565.00 per day Umbrella

Brentford (2-3 days on site)

6 Month Contract (Potential extension likely)

Summary:

Within this role, you will be operating in a highly complex, multi-stakeholder and cross-functional environment to implement comprehensive integrated category strategies, sourcing activities and projects for the Process & Packaging equipment team.

Responsibilities:

  • Sourcing activities for £50m of Oral solid dose & Inspection machine spend including equipment range of: Tablet press, Coater, Granulation & handling eqt, Fluid bed dryer& Bin blender, Capsule filling, Automated Visual Inspection & Semi Automated Visual Inspection & Leak detection machine.
  • Accountable for the implementation of the category strategy initiatives for OSD, Inspection Machines equipment globally.


  • Lead procurement portfolio activities: projects / RFP, contract reviews, negotiation and vendor performance including:
  • Develop internal network and strong collaboration with internal customers: Align with them on yearly objectives/sourcing opportunities.
  • Drive RFP processes, define appropriate selection criteria and drive negotiations in total alignment with all stakeholders and management.
  • RFI and Market analysis identifying strong player in one domain.
  • clear internal guidelines on new procurement approach.
  • Draft and review contracts, making sure the risks, deliverables, costs, timeline and responsibilities are clearly defined and addressed.
  • Develop, implement, and report on Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program with a selection of appropriate preferred partners.
  • Provide day to day management of the category: PO approval (first line), build data reports (Preferred Vendor used, spend map, savings sheet, DPO, etc.)


  • Manage negotiations with strategic suppliers across the categories.
  • Balancing the use of global suppliers to the use of new and emerging suppliers to maximise value and support diverse supply.
  • and reduce a pool of suppliers worldwide through preferred supplier usage.
  • and lead contract performance and governance.


Experience Requirements:

  • degree in business administration/engineering/finance or similar
  • in procurement CAPEX or Production Equipment
  • negotiations and contract management skills
  • skills including Ariba or similar
  • Project Management skills
  • communication and strong interpersonal skills
  • IT skills including PowerPoint, Excel etc


If you are interested in this role, please do not hesitate to reach out Either apply direct or email at Katie.Harrison@experis.co.uk

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