Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Sourcing Specialist / Commodity Buyer on a 6 month contract based in West Midlands.
Role Summary
1. Support IND Team to identify, select and negotiate with suppliers to get most competitive offer.
2. Ensure all active suppliers are approved and compliant (Supplier Connect / Comply works).
3. Enforce supplier strategy & Sourcing policies including management and optimization of supplier panels.
4. Lead negotiations and allocate needs to specific suppliers.
5. Support budget planning and deliver Sourcing deflation and payment targets.
6. Negotiate terms and conditions.
7. Includes commercial sourcing management such as data analysis, negotiations support, etc.
8. Support IND team to resolve Supplier issues / support any related Sourcing related execution issues.
9. Ensures invoices are released in accordance with the process in place.
A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor, with proven interpersonal skills. Provides informal guidance to new team members. Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations. Impacts projects, processes and procedures in own field. The role operates with some autonomy, but is focused on execution of activities/provision of advice within an enabling discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Activities require professional judgement, but may require more senior levels of guidance. Utilizes technical expertise and judgement to solve problems. Leverages technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
Desired Characteristics
1. Strong oral and written communication skills.
2. Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.
3. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
Requirements
This role requires 3-5 year's experience in either procurement or Sourcing functions, preferably Indirect. CIPS or working towards.
Our Company
Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time.
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