We are looking to strengthen our Procurement team with an Assistant Buyer/ Buyer based at Hattersley with hybrid working available.
You will report directly to the Central Procurement Manager and your role is to provide procurement and supply chain activities in line with Company and Client policies and procedures. .
Key responsibilities:
1. Co-ordinate, collate, analyse, and process consolidated invoicing for key Framework suppliers
2. Proactively maintain supplier records within IFS (our ERP system)
3. Proactively manage committed costs within IFS, clearing down old costs where required
4. Support the Procurement team members in other duties where required such as reporting and cost analysis
5. Supplier Performance Management, monthly reporting and developing improvement plans where necessary.
6. Collaboratively develop/prepare and issue tender packages with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of targets, improve supplier performance, and implement continuous improvement plans.
7. Manage commercial terms, conditions, and levels of service (inc. KPI’s) with suppliers.
8. Maintain and enhance IFS (our ERP system).
9. Establish and develop excellent working relationship with Clients; Customers; Suppliers, internal functions and other relevant external bodies.
10. Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback
11. Work with the SHEQ team to ensure the supply chain meets its Health and Safety obligations and carries out commensurate corrective action where necessary.
12. Support with any requirements from internal and external audits where required
13. Harnessing innovative solutions from existing and future supply chain partners.
14. Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
15. Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups/training, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
16. In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department/company as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive, and beneficial relationships.