Strategic Procurement Specialist, Consumables and Fasteners
1 day ago
At Unipart Rail, a leading logistics company, we are seeking a skilled Strategic Procurement Specialist to lead our consumables and fasteners portfolio. With over £800 million in annual turnover and 8,000 employees worldwide, we offer a unique opportunity to leverage competitive advantage and best-in-class performance from strategic suppliers.
Main ResponsibilitiesThis role will develop and deliver procurement strategies for direct and/or indirect materials, components, assemblies, and services, focusing on the consumables and fasteners category. The successful candidate will have responsibility for contracting arrangements with suppliers, developing supplier relationships, and managing their performance.
Key skills and qualifications include:
- Strong data analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective time management and prioritization skills
- Strategic thinker with ability to convert to tactical deployment plans
- MS Office/Google experience
Requirements include a recognized procurement professional or relevant work experience (min 4+ years in a consumables and fasteners environment), experience within the Rail industry (Infrastructure / Rolling Stock (New build or MRO)) with good knowledge of the supplier marketplace & associated approvals requirements, excellent supplier development and relationship management skills, strong commercial acumen and understanding of financial drivers/supplier financial analysis and product cost analysis/benchmarking, and experience in negotiating, implementing and managing framework agreements/Long Term Contracts with supporting Service Level Agreements.
The salary range for this position is approximately £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience, and comes with a comprehensive benefits package including a business need car, pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme, 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays), Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Health and Wellbeing Initiatives, Employee offers and discounts from various retailers, Recognition events and rewards, and Free on site car parking.
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