Overview
Identify and quantify discretionary spend within the business and drive cost reductions wherever possible. Liaise with key employees to determine product and service needs. Perform all procurement activities including pre-qualification, negotiating supplier agreements, preparation of contracts and tender management. Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results. Develop strong relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business performance. Create policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation including dual supply for key products. Contribute to ISO Business Management system.
Essential Criteria
* Related experience in purchasing
* Confident in negotiating pricing with existing and new suppliers
* Experience of using ERP systems, and solid working knowledge of MS Office packages
* High attention to detail, strong analytical skills and strong follow-up skills
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross functionally with various internal departments, stakeholders and suppliers
Benefits of Working at
If you are successful, you will join a forward-thinking organisation that is always striving to do better, adopting an empowering working environment that allows you the opportunity to grow and develop in your role and beyond. As a Real Living Wage employer, you can expect to receive the following benefits when you work at Record UK:
* Life assurance scheme
* Enhanced sick pay
* Annual salary review scheme
* Hybrid working scheme
* Christmas shut down period with an ex-gratia half day on Christmas Eve
* Access to an online employee benefits portal
* Access to an extensive online training portal
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program
* Bi-weekly fresh fruit delivery to head office
* Onsite tea & coffee making facilities
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