Materials Buyer

Due to business growth we are looking to strengthen our Procurement team with a Materials Buyer based at Hattersley/Preston/Site with hybrid working available.

You will report directly to the Procurement manager and your role is to provide procurement and supply chain activities in line with Company and Client policies and procedures predominantly for our Northern Ireland framework..

Key responsibilities:

- Efficient & effective day to day management of supply chain in support of Site requirements for goods and services.
- Development and execution of category strategy and supplier development plans.
- Embed and utilise the well-established, procurement Frameworks & Subcontracts to providing end to end Supply Chain advice, sourcing, supply assurance, delivery, supply chain management and tasking against requirements.
- Prepare, develop and monitor Project and Regional level Procurement Plans.
- Collaboratively develop/prepare and issue tender packages with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of targets, improve supplier performance, and implement continuous improvement plans.
- Take ownership for the negotiation of commercial terms, conditions and levels of service (inc KPI’s) with suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with process, governance and controls as agreed in the Procurement Rules.
- Address and resolve issues that arise internally and externally, being the primary escalation point for day to day issues and personally handling the most complex enquires.
- Collaborate with peers to develop and enhance value, systems, process, and best practice sharing to help MWHT achieve best in class performance and bring consistency to sourcing activities
- Establish and develop excellent working relationship with the Client; Customers; Suppliers, internal functions and other relevant external bodies.
- Work with the SHEQ team to ensure the supply chain meets its Health and Safety obligations and carries out commensurate corrective action where necessary.
- Take ownership/maintain and enhance IFS database and other software and processes. Develop in-depth knowledge of IFS and work towards becoming the Procurement owner and champion for the system.
- Support with any requirements from internal and external audits where required.
- Harnessing innovative solutions from existing and future supply chain partners.
- Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
- Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups/training, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.