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4 weeks ago
CAPEX Buyer
Vacancy Number: req4227
Location: Cowick
Location Address:
Cowick Hall, Snaith
Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 9AA
United Kingdom
Closing Date: 01/09/2024
Be part of our journey
As a global leader in speciality chemicals, we continue to succeed andstrengthen our delivery of innovative, sustainable, and high-performancesolutions. We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilisenew technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a CAPEX Buyer based at ourHead Office, Cowick Hall in East Yorkshire. In this role, you will be part of asmall team with the responsibility to develop and implement procurementstrategies for a portfolio of CAPEX Goods and Services, with a focus ondelivering most cost effective, high quality and sustainable solutions.
Responsible for the commercial negotiation of CAPEX contracts including;supplier sourcing, facilitation of bids, negotiation of price, negotiation of termsand conditions to minimise Croda’s risk exposure, contract execution, riskmitigation and supplier performance management.
You will be workingalongside a wider global procurement function to share best practice andmaximise synergies across the group. You will work closely with Engineering, Procurementand Maintenance teams to ensure delivery of optimum commercial outcomes withoutdetriment to technical and SHEQ requirements.
Benefits Package:
The successful candidate will receive a competitive benefits package including:
25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
Private medical insurance
Free lunch in on-site restaurant
Access to share plans
Cycle to work scheme
Car leasing scheme
Retail platform benefits
Free car parking on Croda sites
Our ideal person
As a business, it’s really important to us that we find the best person for the job and that you have the best opportunity to succeed in the role. To help, we have outlined our expectations for the role and what core skills and experiences we require as well as what would make you an ideal fit. In turn, we hope this helps you evaluate if this is the right job for you.
Essentials:
Strong negotiation skills with proven track record of delivering results
Excellent planning and organisation skills
An excellent communicator, capable of building effective internal and external working relationships
Experience of strategic and tactical sourcing
Knowledge & experience of contract management
Understanding of market trends and industry norms
Ability tocommunicate with, relate to and influence a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally
Understanding of key contract clauses and ability to negotiate to minimise business risk exposure.
Desirables:
CIPS Qualifications
Educated to degree level
Experience in risk management
Proven track record of contract management and supplier relationship management
Experience working withinchemical industry
Application Information:
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