Strategic Buyer

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.
  
  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.