Buyer

2 months ago


Slough, United Kingdom AkzoNobel Full time

**Buyer**

**12 month FTC**

**Slough**

**Competitive salary plus benefits**

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

**Job Purpose**

You will oversee the buying process for the New Product Release area, ensuring competitive pricing, right service and quality levels with the best terms and conditions in line with company policies, rules and procedures.

**Responsibilities**:

- Source, support & facilitate the acquisition of NPR goods/services.
- Support the achievement of global, regional & local NPR procurement goals.
- Create/maintain relevant data for seamless execution of the NPR buying process.
- Perform spend analysis to identify & drive opportunities for procurement improvements.
- Collaborate with colleagues to understand potential challenges & business requirements to be addressed.
- Coach & train users on the tools, policies & procedures covering the NPR purchase process.
- Continually review NPR processes & make improvements or recommendations when required.

**Job Requirements**
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Supply Chain, Business or related field or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in a country purchasing role with an international understanding an advantage.
- Excellent communication, negotiation & interpersonal skills.
- Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.

**What Makes You Stand Out**
- Professional procurement accreditation will be an advantage.
- Familiar supplier performance measurement.
- Experience of contract management.

**What do we Offer at AkzoNobel**

We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:

- Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
- 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
- Income protection.
- Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee Life Assurance.
- Company pension.
- Product discounts.
- Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Slough

Reference ID: 35859


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