Job Activities
* being the initial contact for and liaising with local prescribers on all local purchasing requirements
* managing purchasing items on behalf of the business unit, including interaction with suppliers (strategy, launching RFPs, tenders, negotiation, cost & risk control, compliance, contract closure etc.)
* organising the annual purchasing calendar and diarizing tender processes for the business unit
* identification of cost saving opportunities and improved efficiencies in the purchasing area and implementing measures as required
* conducting supplier evaluations and working with the business to help manage supplier and contract performance, where required, including control of vendor non conformances
* interacting with Senior Purchaser (N+1) on all purchasing matters and keeping them informed
* liaising with Paris based Category Managers on “Piloted” activities and supplying information for “Centralised” tenders
* gathering, correlating and reporting on purchasing activities and performance statistics within the business unit
* maintenance of supplier contracts and ensuring the business unit’s contracts register is up to date at all times
* performing any administrative and clerical duties as required
* performing any other duties as directed by the Senior Purchaser or local business unit
* travel around the UK when required for meetings with suppliers and business units and occasionally to Paris Head Office
* conducting Preliminary Analysis Grids and Due Diligence when required in line with Company rules
* vendor creation requests and amendments
* regular liaison with the legal team regarding contracts, extensions and NDA’s
* creation of annual framework purchase orders and CAPEX orders in the Company SAP tool
* PR/PO creation and GR when required in SAP
* understanding the regulatory, legal and fiscal constraints in the business unit
* Ensuring Contractor/Supplier/Sub-Contractor qualifications are up to date and completed on time
* Updating the supplier register
Qualifications
This role requires a diligent person who is attentive to detail, self-disciplined, organized and able to work to strict deadlines. The role requires a confident individual and communicator who can deal in a professional manner with colleagues on all levels. It is recommended the job holder has at least 3 years’ experience working within procurement or the purchase-to-pay cycle and/or some experience of commercial negotiation and interaction with suppliers or customers. The job holder should either be based locally to the lubricants plant or within the region and be on-site a minimum of 3 days per week.