Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for the management and improvement of cost prices, contract management, streamlining the supplier profile and improving lead times, as well as managing costs for stock, commodity items, and services ensuring it is competitive.
2. Manage and review pricing negotiation strategies to attain the best terms whilst managing the supplier portfolio.
3. Contracts negotiation and management, putting long-term strategic framework agreements in place.
4. Supporting Planners to fulfill demands with Purchase Order delivery dates and expediting critical items.
5. Collaborate with the Commercial Team on sourcing new projects and provide support to both the Procurement Manager and Purchasing Coordinators to enable the department to work as a team.
What we need from you:
1. Buying experience within a manufacturing environment.
2. CIPS Qualification (desirable).
3. Experience of onboarding new suppliers and audits.
4. Capable of identifying cost-saving opportunities and delivering cost-down projects.
5. Be highly analytical and good at problem-solving.
6. Proactive, well organized, and able to build strong relationships.
7. High standard on all Microsoft packages.
8. Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
9. Positive outlook.
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