Strategic Buyer
Permanent, Full time and onsite position in Otley, UK for Weidmann Whiteley.
Join our team where we accomplish great things TOGETHER.
Allow us to introduce ourselves…
The Weidmann Group of companies is active in some of the world’s most vital fields namely energy and medical. Our technology and our knowhow contribute crucial resources to a worldwide market, whether it be leading the global market in transformer electrical insulation, keeping the lights on for billions of consumers, or the delivery of a breakthrough drug through our advanced plastics technologies for medical and pharmaceutical applications.
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The role… The Strategic Buyer will oversee our supply base by facilitating the purchasing and negotiations for raw materials, indirect materials, capital equipment, and services from suppliers and contractors. This role will build strong relationships with suppliers while at the same time supporting the internal needs of the Production, Maintenance, Quality, Sales, and Engineering departments.
How you’ll make an impact…
* Responsible for the overall relationship between Weidmann and suppliers within assigned categories.
* Negotiates beneficial outcomes with suppliers for materials and services. This includes discounts, payment terms, contracts, NDAs, INCO terms, warranty agreements, consignment, purchasing agreements, etc.
* Establish, negotiate, and maintain appropriate inventory levels that balance business risk with investment.
* Develops new supply sources for secondary supply or where current vendors are not meeting expectations.
* Develop and manage the implementation of commodity sourcing strategies.
What do you bring…
* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Engineering, Production, Operations Management, Purchasing, or other related field required.
* 3 years of experience in the following disciplines; supply chain, strategic purchasing, general business management, demand or materials management, operational management utilizing ERP systems; SAP is a plus.
* Experience in negotiating contracts and legal agreements.
* Experience with global markets; pulp, resin, packaging, and services are a plus.
* Must be able to understand and interpret contractual language.
* Must take the initiative to find, research, and discover improvement/savings opportunities across global spending.
What do we offer?
* A competitive salary
* 4 x life assurance
* 25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday
* Pension Scheme
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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AT WEIDMANN WE ARE COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND GROWTH FOR ALL TALENTS. WE ARE CONVINCED THAT A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT INCREASES MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND INNOVATION OF OUR BUSINESS.