Project Purchaser
We are now looking for a
Project Purchaser
This is a permanent position and will be based at our site in Havant.
What you will be doing:
You will be accountable for the negotiation, creation, and maintenance of supply contracts with suppliers associated with specific customer related projects and for ensuring that supplier performance levels for specific projects are in line with the requirements of the project.
Main Responsibilities
1. Identify appropriate suppliers/partners for the supply of materials and equipment for customer related projects.
2. Manage and/or develop supply performance in order to meet set targets for quality, delivery time, cost, and lead time.
3. Review and verify technical specifications and requirements as basis for request for quotations in accordance with the project requirements.
4. 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.
5. Maintain supply data to relevant systems in defined area of responsibility.
6. Participate in or execute supplier audits and follow-up the audit action plan.
7. Secure supplier capacity to meet future demands.
8. Gather and analyse spend and supplier performance data as well as execute benchmarking to continuously improve supplier performance.
9. Participate in project reviews, input to project plans, timelines, and costs. Supply and maintain supplier metrics and supply KPIs for the projects(s).
Required Skills and Experience
10. Previous Buying and Sourcing within manufacturing
11. Supplier Relationships and Communication
12. Project Management
13. Communication, Collaboration, and Stakeholder Management
14. Critical Path Management
15. Production and Order Management
16. Process Management
17. Minimum of 5-7 plus years’ experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in project procurement.
Technical Skills:
18. Strong knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and procedures.
19. Proficiency in using procurement software and MRP planning systems.
20. Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
21. Ability to analyse and interpret technical specifications and project requirements.
Soft Skills:
22. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
23. Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
24. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
25. Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to challenges.
Other Requirements:
26. Willingness to travel as needed to support the project.
27. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Last application date: 09/08/2024
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