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Indirect Buyer

Employer
Confidential
Location
Gillingham
Salary
30000.00 - 32000.00 GBP Annual
Closing date
26 May 2022

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Specialist Area
Buyer
Sector
Engineering
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Our Client is an independent multi-national company who are now looking for an Indirect Buyer

Role Purpose

The Indirect Buyer will join a dynamic and forward-thinking procurement team. Reporting to the Procurement Supervisor, they will lead operational procurement activity in relation to business support and indirect spend. As this is a new role, the Indirect Buyer will help drive cultural change to develop procurement processes specific to Indirect spend, ensure corporate governance, and manage supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead operational procurement for business support - Facilities Management, Production Engineering needs (equipment and maintenance), PPE, hire plant, stationary, IT etc

* Develop partnership relationships with suppliers - meet, negotiate and review performance

* Liaise with stakeholder community - understand what they need from the supply chain

* Monitor, record and drive improved performance from suppliers

* Investigate and suggest new supply partners

* Suggest rationalisation of supplier base where appropriate

* Improve procurement processes and ensure adherence to procurement policies/governance

* Support other Team members as necessary

* Any other duties as directed by the Procurement Supervisor or Procurement Manager

Person Specification

We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated and have a passion to contribute to the success of Hochiki. In addition to this, you will possess the following:

Qualifications

* Essential: Strong education background, holding A-level qualifications (or equivalent)

* Desirable: Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), or studying towards CIPS qualification would be beneficial

Experience

* Essential: Purchasing and Supplier Management experience

* Desirable: Previous experience of working in a Procurement team in an Indirect role, within a manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills

* Essential: Computer literate, with MS Office skills/abilities

* Desirable: Experience of using an MRP system and/or SAP

Personal Qualities

* Excellent communication skills

* Strong organisational skills

* Self-motivated with the ability to perform well under pressure, achieve goals and meet deadlines

* A good team player who welcomes change

Apply now for an early interview and a consultant from Cameron James will be in contact ASAP

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