Purchaser
Reporting Structure:
The Position reports into the Supply Chain Manager, UK. This fulltime position has no direct reports.
Working Environment:
Office based, with some hybrid working flexibility.
Summary:
The role is responsible for the day-to-day execution of procurement activities.
Some tasks that await you:
Requirements:
- Preference will be given to candidates educated to Degree level within a relevant discipline and/or holding a relevent professional qualification.
- Minimum 5 years experience in a Procurement role, preferably within a manufacturing and/or chemical industry environment.
- Demonstrable track record of managing multiple vendors across a large and complex product item portfolio.
- Strong negotiation skills and demonstrable experience of delivering cost reductions by developing positive working relationships with multiple vendors.
- Familiarity with operating MRP systems within ERP environments, preferably Microsoft Dynamics.
- Experience and competence with use of the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint; and experience of using reporting tools such as Power BI.
- Excellent planning, organisational and task prioritisation skills, with the ability to self-prioritise own workload.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written) and very good communication skills at all organisational levels.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships with both internal and external customers to deliver organsational goals.
This is what we expect from you:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day execution of local (UK) Procurement activities, specifically:
- Managing existing vendor relationships
- Identification of new vendors
- Price negotiations
- Contract management
- Replenishment – order placing and associated progress chasing of finished products sourced from third parties, covering:
- 3PM
- Turn-Key
- Non-Turn-Key
- Setting up of new Supplier accounts and maintenance of vendor pricing with the Company’s ERP system.
- To support the Operations and Quality functions in the investigation of supplier complaints and non-conformances; and in the measurement of the performance of key vendors.
- To support the wider UK Site team structure to optimise customer service levels and ensure that it continues to meet its planned OTIF target levels.
- To support the Continuous Improvement of Supply Chain activities within the local UK and wider regional organisation
This is what you can expect from us:
This is what you can expect from us:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Employee wellness programs and flexible work arrangements.
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