Overview
Tech Connect Group has partnered with an international automotive manufacturing business in their search for an Assistant Buyer, based out of their Warwick site.
Key responsibilities
* Steering spend towards the preferred suppliers, managing the retendering of contracts at the right opportunity, and acting as a “go to” point for all types of indirect spend that keeps the sites running well.
* Understand the business requirements, identify suitable sources of supply for Indirect spend at manufacturing sites and central functions, and, where relevant, the Service Centres.
* The breadth of spend is vast, so there is an opportunity to own a “bucket” such as forklifts, workwear, or energy.
* Take a proactive approach for when contracts need renewing, deciding with the stakeholders if a tender or contract extension is needed and then driving it through.
* Support the business and the suppliers where a change is decided upon, such as a change of Workwear supplier.
* Support spot buys via existing suppliers or Amazon—anything from special safety footwear, a set of ladders, or hiring a crane.
* Be creative in addressing the random demands that are prevalent in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
* Validate and, if necessary, challenge the Indirect expenditure invoices; this can be anything from site cleaning, temporary building rentals, waste collections, diesel bills and much more.
* You will be someone who can handle a highly variable role in terms of spend requirements; Energy, forklifts, workwear, cleaning, security, gardening, office equipment and everything in between.
* The role provides the opportunity to be a key focal point in the smooth operation of the business, and as such, is highly rewarding. There is a huge opportunity to make a difference with around £20M being spent per year within our indirect services.
Key Skills & Experience
* Precious experience in Purchasing
* Precious work experience that requires initiative
* Confident verbal and written communication skills
* Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook & Teams
* True ambiton to learn and drive towards being the lead of team in the future
* If you are a proactive, quick thinker who enjoys partnering with external suppliers and creating spending strategies, please apply
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