To lead procurement and supply chain initiatives within the organisation. Develop strategic buying plans and execute them effectively. Provide commercial support to internal customers and projects.
Accountabilities
* Develop and implement regional strategies for direct commodities, understand key cost drivers, market trends and economics influence.
* Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable and longterm source of supply.
* Evaluate and select new suppliers to get the best match for the business need.
* Benchmark, monitor and audit suppliers on price, quality, delivery, and capability criteria.
* Source raw materials and services to either replace or as a benchmarking tool to seek out cost saving opportunities, improve quality or meet regulatory requirements.
* Keep up to date with technical and commercial developments in commodity areas and their potential suppliers.
* To support the wider Purchasing department as and when required 8. Provide reports/graphics/KPIs as appropriate using relevant technology.
Manage Tender and RFQ (Request for Quotation) processes including creating necessary supporting documentation.
* Negotiate and agree Framework Agreements; Rebate Agreements and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with Key Suppliers and valuate existing contracts to ensure compliance with company policies.
* Support internal customers and project teams to optimize commercial position and product and supplier choice.
* Resolve Supplier or product issues to meet price, delivery, and quality requirements.
* To support Sustainability pillars and imbed Sustainability throughout the supply base.
* Meet Health and Safety requirements as specified in the Health & Safety policy.
* Carry out other duties as required and requested by line manager in line with the job purpose.
Dimensions
£10,000 sign off limit for Purchasing Order in line with procedures
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