Job Details

 

Senior Buyer

Ref: HM7093 Salary: £Attractive Contract Type: PermanentLocation: Folkestone

An exceptional opportunity with a global manufacturing organisation in the area and established client,  to join their professional Purchasing Team of 12 as a SENIOR BUYER.

 

Position Highlights:

As a senior procurement team member, you will source, negotiate and contract for specified spend categories on behalf of user departments and develop effective business partnerships with suppliers and internal customers.

 

Experience, Skills & Attributes:

Ideally CIPS qualification desirable or other Professional Qualification

Good education

Significant procurement experience  with a track record of delivering cost improvement

Strong understanding of end to end Supply Chain and SRM process

A good technical understanding of procurement within Pharma, Food Supplements and/or Cosmetics industries

Ideally a proficient user of SAP or similar ERP system plus general competency in MS Office

Previous experience working within a multi-national business and cross functional teamwork

Must have excellent English (both written and spoken) with any other language skills beneficial although not considered essential.

A strong team player

 

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Good project management skills, able to work on multiple complex projects

Proven ability to delivery YOY cost improvements

A skilled negotiator covering cost, relationship and contracts

Exposure to commodity management and project sourcing

Time management and work to deadlines

The ability to influence

Focus on continuous improvement and digitally savvy

Must have a “can do” attitude and a desire to continually improve

 

Package Highlights:

An attractive salary and benefits package is available, with salary depending on experience

37 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 9am -5pm, Friday 9am – 4.30pm with 45 minutes lunch break

Hybrid working

Company performance related annual bonus

Attractive pension contribution, matched up to 9%

Health Cash Plan  with HealthShield

24 days holidays (plus you can buy/sell up to 3 days per year) + bank holidays

 

Skills and Attributes:

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Strong analytical and problem resolution skills

Proven ability to deliver YOY cost reductions

A skilled negotiator covering cost, relationship and contracts

Ability to influence at all levels within an organisation

Exposure to commodity management and project sourcing

Good project management skills, able to work on multiple complex projects

Focus on continuous improvement and be digitally savvy

Empathetic with a customer service orientation

The role will require the ability to travel (ie. 10 – 15%)

 

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Supplier RFQ for projects – Materials and capital expenditure (NPD and Rapid Commercialisation)

Contribute to project meetings representing procurement department. Updates on price, lead time and associated costs for launch

Anticipate and communicate any potential risks to deliveries

COG confirmation with prices at a range of MOQ’s/EOQ’s

Support and manage the commercial relationship between the Project Management Office team and external suppliers on specific projects  so customer needs are met, whilst maintaining effective business relationships with suppliers & customers

Supply Gap Analysis

CDA GAP analysis and implementation

Supplier agreement/Contract analysis and execution

COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) compliance management

Participate in supplier performance management reviews

Supplier Price Management - negotiating prices and terms, SAP maintenance

Manage Supplier relationships and KPI’s for portfolio charge

Assist with annual budget cost setting

Cover for Procurement Manager as required (in times of absence)

Participate and take ownership of G2G program (cost down program)

 

Procurement Management System (SAP):

Supplier Price Maintenance – update changes in lie with department response time

Changes to supplier agreement on MOQ or lead times

Setting up new component codes

Checking invoices match agreed pricing/terms and resolution

 

Business Impact:

Use appropriate procurement methodologies

Follow strategic and commercial business goals

Develop and maintain SLA’s and contracts with suppliers

 

 

If you would like to be considered for this new opportunity  with a global manufacturing organisation and key employer, then please email an up to date CV asap.

 

 

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Consultant Details

For further information on this opportunity please contact:


Heather Morgan

Tel: 01303 220844

Email: Heather@rsfl.co.uk

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