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Job Location | Solihull |
Education | Not Mentioned |
Salary | Salary negotiable |
Industry | Not Mentioned |
Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
Job Type | Permanent , full-time |
BuyerLOCATION: Hybrid - Solihull, West MidlandsTYPE: Full time, 12 months fixed termABOUT OUR CLIENTOur client is one of the worlds leading providers of Integrated Supply Solutions to manufacturing industries for the provision of MRO (indirect) products. Our portfolio consists of Procurement Services, Transactional Processing, Stores Management and InventoryOptimisation enabled by industry leading digital platforms. We deliver world class results to world class companies in industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Foods, Beverage, Automotive and Aerospace.ABOUT THE ROLETo analyse client data to ensure spend is being driven to the correct supplier & category to secure best price & savings opportunity. To source stock and/or non-stock items from new and existing Suppliers in line with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs)and internal procedure(s). To maintain a continuous improvement culture to ensure delivery of consistent savings and world class client service. To manage vendors/suppliers and be the point of contact for any supplier escalations.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES* To analyse sourcing data to consistently deliver best price in the marketplace.* Deliver all client contractual savings as per agreements.* To ensure you are on track to achieve client contractual savings.* Responsible for KPI/SLA delivery in line with set objectives, (Quote turnaround, conversions).* To obtain quote requests for new items and to amend Purchase Information Records (PIRs) accordingly* Challenging suppliers across multiple MRO categories to deliver competitive and best pricing for our clients is being achieved.* Utilise data & consistently identify client spend patterns for increased savings opportunities.* Proactively challenge suppliers to ensure best pricing and service is provided.* Proactively review process to drive automation.* Develop strong supplier relationships that mutually benefit suppliers, clients and the business.* Work closely with procurement teams for direction on selecting the correct supplier/category for best price.* Support the procurement teams with overall governance of the preferred supplier programs in the marketplace.* To efficiently respond to plant stopper situations and urgent items requests received from the Client* To liaise directly with the Procurement department with respect to supplier and category information to ensure delivery of best price and client service.* To consistently deliver an exceptional client focused service and maintain a professional and courteous relationship with the Client and Suppliers* Traceability and Corporate Social Responsibility for all supply chain activity.* To carry out such other duties which are consistent with the nature and responsibilities of the job role.CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSThis role will require someone with strong communications and customer-facing experience with evidence of using Microsoft office, in particular Excel to review/interpret data. This will be in addition to the below:* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build long term relationships with clients and suppliers* Experienced in negotiating & challenging the norm* Can demonstrate a collaborative approach; ability to work with and throughothers across business/functional lines* Can do attitude - the ambition and drive to challenge, deliver excellence and be positiveabout change* Resilient and robust - the intellect and strength of character to deliver a key role in a demanding business* Self-motivated together with a positive attitude to deliver excellent client experience and satisfaction* Effective decision making and problem-solving skills through sound intuition and reasoning* Strong ICT skills with proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel* Good working knowledge of SAP applications* Previous buying experience. (i.e., Engineering or manufacturing environment)* Strong professional impact - credibility and integrity are key. Maintains a reputation for high standards of ethical business conduct (e.g., Modern Slavery)
Keyskills :
PurchasingSAPoutlookBuyerexcelengineeringStoresmicrosoft word