This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Indirect Buyer to join a globally reaching manufacturing business, based in Birmingham.
Responsibilities:
* 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.
* 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, supplier summits and other admin tasks, etc.
* Negotiating T&Cs between the Supplier and internal Legal Team.
* General administrative duties as associated with the running of a procurement office.
Qualifications:
* Experience in Indirect Purchasing with a manufacturing background
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
* Ability to prioritise tasks
* Strong analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications:
* CIPS qualified or studying towards it
Benefits:
* Pension scheme with Aviva
* Medicash fully funded up to family level
* AXA single cover
* Access to our onsite Gym Facilities & Occupational Health Team, including GP, lifestyle coach, physio, chiropody, and psychotherapy by appointment
* Employee Assistance by Health Assured offering an array of wellbeing support
* Be a part of a great team, free of micromanagement
* Freedom to implement your own ideas
* Up to 10% pension contribution
* 5% annual bonus
For further details, please contact Nick Sollis – 01453 829767 or nick.sollis@omegaresource.co.uk
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