Buyer (Fixed Term for 12 Months)

3 weeks ago


Cheshire, United Kingdom AMP Clean Energy Full time

**Recruitment for a Buyer (fixed term for 12 months)**

As AMP Clean Energy’s Renewable Heat business continues to grow, we are on the lookout for a **Buyer to join our team for a fixed term of 12 months.** If you want to join one of the most exciting sectors in the renewable energy industry, then please get in touch with us.

The **purpose of the role** is to: define, analyse, develop sourcing strategies for the relevant categories of spend; On-going management of category and supplier base and work with internal Stakeholders through-out the end-to-end procurement process to ensure best value for the business; effectively manage third value spend in line with company Manual of Authorities (MOA), relevant HSE and legislative requirements; and drive cost savings and continuous improvement whilst maintaining technically compliant supply.

**Main responsibilities of the role**:

- Manage approved requisitions and process ad hoc and annual purchase orders in a timely manner and in accordance with the MOA.
- As a procurement professional it is expected to support the finance team with ensuring all Purchase Orders are completed against the nominal structure and communicated with the Purchase Ledger for invoice processing.
- Perform market analysis, new vendor pre-qualifications, develop sourcing strategies & tactics, mini tenders, evaluate quotations, price/cost benchmarks, negotiate, create and expedite purchase orders. Identify and track savings and benefits through the completion of the SSR process.
- Create Buyer Plans and Sourcing Strategies to support the business objectives.
- Support in the development of contract strategies and awards for category areas of spend.
- Support the wider Procurement Team in supplier relationship management and contract management with the Head of Procurement and Stock Controller & Analyst.
- Develop and maintain required management reports, spend analysis and report value improvements as defined by the Head of Procurement.
- Participate in initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
- Indirect material and services category knowledge
- Proven track record in negotiations, stakeholder and supplier relationship management and category management.
- Must be a team player; the Procurement team is small, so teamwork and flexibility is vital.
- A self-starter capable of working in a consistently busy department where deadlines must be met.
- Strong communication skills with ability to influence key stakeholders and build strong partnerships.
- The ability to analyse, evaluate and assist with strategy tools including identifying and analysis of business needs; conducting market analysis; implementing category strategy; and Source and Award
- Awareness of HSEQ compliance and risk management, maintaining high standards and continually striving to improve processes.

**Person specification**:

- Relevant Technical or Business Degree preferred but not essential
- Achieved CIPS Diploma Certificate (L4) or can demonstrate relevant experience in a similar role.
- ERP Systems Knowledge (SAGE)
- Previous experience essential in dealing with Contract Management, building, and developing Supplier Relationships and Stakeholder Management
- Good IT skills - including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

**Renumeration**:

- We are offering a competitive salary, which will be discussed at interview.
- Annual holiday entitlement is 25 days. In addition, you will have an annual entitlement of 8 days for public holidays, plus a day off for your birthday.

**Details**

Location: Hooton, Cheshire

Hours of work: 40 per week, Full-time position: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- buyer/procurement: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Buyer



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