We are seeking an experienced Strategic Buyer to join our team at the LH Group (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) based in Burton on Trent we support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.
Role: Strategic Buyer
Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30pm and Friday 08:00am to 13:00pm, 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
You will deliver results from tender to production on assigned projects, focusing on Supplier QCD and Purchasing Cost Control. You will drive purchasing and supply chain baseline improvements for sourcing activities.
Evaluate offers and select the supplier with approval of SQ, Project Manager, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
Manage purchase contracts and consult with contract/project managers to achieve results through collaboration.
Deploy a strategy to aid the delivery of annual deflation aspirations.
Support business planning processes in collating the budget material and spending ambition.
Undertake contract reviews for key accounts and purchases above £0.5m.
Develop KPIs to measure performance vs budget.
Support BCC projects.
Work closely with the purchasing manager to deliver a procurement strategy on dual-sourcing existing products of high importance.
CIPS qualified or equivalent Business Degree
A background in purchasing, procurement, or supplier management.
Can you demonstrate the ability to utilise creative and effective procurement strategies to acquire services while maintaining supplier relationships?
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