Project Purchaser
Full-time, Permanent
Havant, Hampshire
£40-£45k, plus bonus
Hybrid Working - 3 days office, 2 remote
We are seeking an experienced purchasing professional to join our expert team based in Havant, Hampshire. In this role, you will be accountable for the creation, negotiation and supply of contracts with suppliers providing product for bespoke projects. Alongside this, you will manage the supplier relationships ensuring that we are able to plan and deliver to the specified requirements.
Role Responsibilities
* Identify appropriate suppliers/partners for the supply of materials and equipment for customer related projects.
* Manage and/or develop supply performance in order to meet set targets for quality, delivery time, cost, and lead time.
* Review and verify technical specifications and requirements as basis for request for quotations in accordance with the project requirements.
* Negotiate, create, and maintain supply contracts with suppliers. Communicate results to the internal project stakeholders. Handle supplier relations to maintain, improve and develop performance in supplier and related processes.
* Maintain supply data to relevant systems in defined area of responsibility.
* Participate in or execute supplier audits and follow-up the audit action plan.
* Secure supplier capacity to meet future demands.
* Gather and analyse spend and supplier performance data as well as execute benchmarking to continuously improve supplier performance.
* Participate in project reviews, input to project plans, timelines, and costs. Supply and maintain supplier metrics and supply KPIs for the projects(s).
Person Specification
* Demonstrable experience in buying and sourcing within manufacturing.
* Able to demonstrate experience in project procurement.
* Robust supplier relationship management skills
* Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
* Critical path management skills
Company Benefits
* 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* Pension – up to 11%
* Bonus – dependent on grade
* Private Medical Insurance
* Group Life Assurance
Selection Criteria
Due to the nature of the work undertaken within this organisation, the successful candidate will be expected to undergo and be granted SC Clearance. Therefore only UK Nationals or dual UK nationals need apply.
Wish to apply?
Please send your CV to Anna Curtis at Insignis Talent – acurtis@insignistalent.com