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
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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
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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