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Ref                                SW1201

Role                              Interim Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist

Location                       Liverpool with some travel

Duration                       TBC 

Rate                              To be discussed on application

Role details

To create and implement a purchasing strategy to ensure optimal supplier performance and price leading to a targeted savings

Develop and implement a strategy to ensure the function is operating in line with the objectives of the business to add value, mitigate supply chain risk and deliver cost savings.

Key Tasks

  • Lead negotiations with suppliers to negate price increases
  • Develop strategies to offset external negative impacts (eg: Brexit)
  • Develop strategy to direct source from suppliers outside of the UK
  • Create, lead and implement a purchasing (procurement, supply chain and distribution) strategy to ensure optimal supplier performance and price leading to a targeted savings
  • Implement supply chain reviews and change to leverage incremental value from a supply chain.
  • Evaluate current supplier rebate agreements; drive change to ensure incremental values are achieved.
  • Establish core KPI's and monitor performance to these metrics
  • Lead the search for efficiencies and service optimisation within the supply chain and internal distribution processes 
  • Identify and research potential new suppliers.
  • Increase procurement awareness throughout the organisation
  • Provide advice and guidance relating to procurement regulations to the wider organisation.
  • Embed a new supplier relationship management approach to build on brand reputation and position us as a ‘customer of choice’ with our strategic suppliers
  • Work alongside suppliers and operational areas of the business to explore and investigate opportunities where costs can be reduced, quality improved and processes simplified.
  • Negotiate and influence suppliers to improve services whilst maintaining quality
  • Undertaking any other work as directed by your Line Manager.

Experience and Skills required

  • CIPS qualification is essential.
  • Ability to identify cost down opportunities
  • Strong influencing skills
  • Proven negotiator who can think strategically and creatively
  • Experience of delivering significant cost savings.
  • Proven Procurement & Sourcing experience.
  • An analytical mind that can identify and implement cost saving procedures within the procurement process
  • Experience of working within a high-volume environment.
  • Flexibility to travel to meet suppliers as required.
  • Full Clean Driving License

This role would also suit you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a Senior Buyer, Purchasing Controller, Commodity Manager, Sourcing Manager, Category Manager, Supplier Manager.

If you believe this is an assignment for you and are available please send a full CV quoting reference SW1201 to

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