About Prysmian
We are global cable player leading the energy transition and digital transformation. With over 150 + years of experience, 28,000+ employees. 52 Countries. 100+ plants worldwide, we drive new forms of energy and information to each and every corner of the earth.
We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the industry. Each year, the Group manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibres, copper cables and connectivity systems for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunications sector.
About The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for HV Systems Buyer to join our team in Bishopstoke. You will report to the Purchasing Manager, and be responsible for managing the Company’s spend in respect of HV Systems procurement activities ensuring that products and services, including sub-contracted activities and raw material supply, are supplied at the best value and in accordance with Company requirements.
You will work closely with the HV business, owning the onboarding of suppliers through a designated PQQ process, negotiating contracts with suppliers to obtain greatest value, enhancing or maintaining contract terms and conditions to reduce commercial risk and generating timely and accurate statistical information and analysis.
This position could be suited for a proactive, versatile, and tenacious person looking to utilize and develop strong skills in communication, project management and relationship building.
Responsibilities
1. Negotiate, review and reconcile sub-contractor packages, flow down terms and programme requirements through the tender process.
2. Produce procurement programmes and ensure these are adhered to in order to provide timely information to internal customers.
3. Support the Commercial Team in value engineering specific projects; assisting with sub-contract enquiries at tender stage.
4. Attend handover meetings ensuring sub-contractor procurement is carried out in line with Production Team requirements.
5. Aid in the delivery of cost savings and cost reduction innovations. To measure & review performance and implement continuous improvement.
6. Preparation of Management Plan in line with company procedures & Central Purchasing guidelines.
Qualifications & Requirements
7. Proven industry experience and commercial acumen
8. Possess strong communication skills
9. Hold excellent analytical and budgeting abilities together with the skills to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal customers.
10. Tenacity and the drive to succeed in a commercial environment are additional qualities required in this role.
11. Ability to leverage persuasive inter-personal skills enabling lasting and influential relationships to be built.
12. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office and experience of SAP will be essential.
What we offer
13. 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
14. Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance
15. Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment
16. Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.
17. 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
18. On-line Language Learning Access
19. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
20. Generous sick pay arrangements
21. EE Mobile Discounts
22. Dell Advantage discounts
23. Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers
24. Cycle to work scheme
25. Free onsite parking
26. Transition to Retirement Policy
27. Vitality scheme
28. Free Flu Jab
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