Strategic Buyer

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Gap Technical Ltd Full time

Strategic Buyer

41,000

Birmingham

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Strategic Buyer to work at their facility based near Birmingham

Performance Objectives

  • Supplier negotiation using a number of different negotiation techniques including individual supplier meetings, e-auctions and supplier summits between others.
  • Management and benchmark existing suppliers, working with the Site Engineers / Maintenance Engineers to identify possible alternative products / sources of supply, and arranging Site trials in conjunction with Engineers.
  • Ensure contracts, NDAs are in place for all suppliers and in conjunction with the Procurement Manager and SPAs negotiate renewals prior to expiry date to ensure continuity of supply.
  • Ensure all Agreements have Legal approval and done accordingly to the SOP and maintain MSIS and the contract database update.
  • Work on cost savings initiatives and manage the savings database to record all savings achieved.
  • Health & Safety is an important part of the work that is carried out on Site and all Contractors are required to have a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and liaise with the EHS and PQQ team to ensure the compliance of this process.
  • Complete the monthly self-assessment ASAT tool in conjunction with the Procurement Manager in a timely manner and in accordance with the requirements.
  • Attend daily Engineering meetings and other meetings with suppliers and SPAs.
  • Assist the different teams to solve finance and requisitions queries.
  • Support the Procurement Manager in different tasks ie reporting, preparation of events like Kaizen and supplier summits and other admin tasks etc.
  • Responsible to implement and follow procedures.
  • Negotiating T&Cs between the Supplier and internal Legal Team.
  • General administrative duties as associated with the running of a procurement office.
  • Travel might be required.

Person Specification

  • Hold a Business administration/Economics/Supply Chain or other business-related degree.
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in a procurement role or related business negotiation experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communicator.
  • Excellent customer service.
  • The ability to work and think in a pressurised, ever-changing environment is essential and most important to meet tight deadlines.
  • To know how to prioritise tasks.
  • Analytical skills required.
  • Pro-active attitude.
  • Good level of managing Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Contract Management Experience.
  • Conflict Resolution.
  • Proven decision-making and project management.
  • Being a team player is essential.

Preferred Qualifications

  • To have good presentation skills.
  • Studying towards CIPS or being fully qualified.
  • Good level of understanding and interpreting UK Commercial Law.
  • Manufacturing area.

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Closing Date: 15/04/2024

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