Purchasing Specialist

3 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Index Recruitment Ltd Full time

Job Description
Key Characteristics of Role-Holder:
An enthusiastic, high-performing individual, ideally with multi-£million indirect purchasing experience.
Being a self-starter and able to effectively balance multiple demands in a quality-orientated business environment is crucial.
Applicants should ideally have at least 2-5 years purchasing experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchasing activities, including but not limited to:
Management of sourcing activities.
Commercial and legal negotiations.
Process partner relationship management.
Supplier relationship & performance management.
Commodity strategy.
Essential Skills:
Communication.
Collaboration.
Negotiation.
Prioritisation.
Organisation.
Teamwork.
Problem-solving.
Beneficial Skills & Experience:
Indirect Purchasing (especially in the area of manufacturing & logistics).
Project management.
Contract law.
Coupa.
SAP.
MS Office (especially Excel).
German language.

Index Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.


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