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Strategic Buyer

£46,000

Birmingham

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Procurement Operations Strategic Buyer to work at their facility based near Birmingham

Performance Objectives

Supplier negotiation using a number of different negotiation techniques including individual supplier meetings, e-auctions and supplier summits between others.
Management and benchmark existing suppliers, working with the Site Engineers / Maintenance Engineers to identify possible alternative products / sources of supply, and arranging Site trials in conjunction with Engineers.
Ensure contracts, NDAs are in place for all suppliers and in conjunction with the Procurement Manager and SPAs negotiate renewals prior to expiry date to ensure continuity of supply.
Ensure all Agreements have Legal approval and done accordingly to the SOP and maintain MSIS and the contract database update.
Work on cost savings initiatives and manage the savings database to record all savings achieved.
Health & Safety is an important part of the work that is carried out on Site and all Contractors are required to have a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and liaise with the EHS and PQQ team to ensure the compliance of this process.
Complete the monthly self-assessment ASAT tool in conjunction with the Procurement Manager in a timely manner and in accordance with the requirements.
Attend daily Engineering meetings and other meetings with suppliers and SPAs.
Assist the different teams to solve finance and requisitions queries.
Support the Procurement Manager in different tasks i.e. reporting, preparation of events like Kaizen and supplier summits and other admin tasks etc.
Responsible to implement and follow procedures.
Negotiating T&Cs between the Supplier and internal Legal Team.
General administrative duties as associated with the running of a procurement office.
Travel might be required.Person Specification

Must hold a degree in Business administration/Economics/Supply Chain or other business-related degree. Ideally if candidate possess CIPS proved qualifications.
Must have experience in Indirect Purchasing with a manufacturing background.
A minimum of 2 years' experience in a procurement role or related business negotiation experience on Indirect Purchasing.
Excellent verbal and written communicator.
Excellent customer service.
The ability to work and think in a pressurised, ever-changing environment is essential and most important to meet tight deadlines.
To know how to prioritise tasks.
Analytical skills required.
Pro-active attitude.
Good level of managing Microsoft Word and Excel.
Contract Management Experience.
Conflict Resolution.
Proven decision-making and project management.
Being a team player is essential.

Preferred Skills

To have good presentation skills.
Studying towards CIPS or being fully qualified.
Good level of understanding and interpreting UK Commercial Law.
Experience in Indirect Purchasing in the Manufacturing area.Apply

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Closing Date: 05/12/2024

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