Procurement Operations Strategic Buyer
Arconic is currently searching for a Procurement Operations Strategic Buyer to join our Procurement Team based in Kitts Green, Birmingham.
At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities, and a culture that values and rewards employees.
Responsibilities
* Supplier negotiation using a number of different negotiation techniques including individual supplier meetings, e-auctions and supplier summits, among others.
* Management and benchmark existing suppliers, working with the Site Engineers / Maintenance Engineers to identify possible alternative products/sources of supply, and arranging site trials in conjunction with Engineers.
* Ensure contracts, NDAs are in place for all suppliers and, together with the Procurement Manager and SPAs, negotiate renewals prior to expiry to ensure continuity of supply.
* Ensure all agreements have legal approval and are done accordingly to the SOP, and maintain MSIS and the contract database updated.
* Work on cost savings initiatives and manage the savings database to record all savings achieved.
* Health & Safety is an important part of the work that is carried out on site. All contractors are required to have a pre‑qualification questionnaire; liaise with the EHS and PQQ team to ensure compliance of this process.
* Complete the monthly self‑assessment ASAT tool in conjunction with the Procurement Manager in a timely manner and in accordance with the requirements.
* Attend daily engineering meetings and other meetings with suppliers and SPAs.
* Assist the different teams to solve finance and requisition queries.
* Support the Procurement Manager with different tasks such as reporting, preparation of events like Kaizen and supplier summits and other admin tasks.
* Responsible for implementing and following procedures.
* Negotiate terms and conditions between suppliers and the internal legal team.
* General administrative duties associated with the running of a procurement office.
* Travel may be required.
* Manage different types of projects in a variety of categories from hard services, HR, soft services, MRO, among others.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a procurement role or related business negotiation experience.
* Excellent verbal and written communication; also good presentation skills.
* Excellent customer service.
* Hold a CIPS part or fully qualified credential (preferred but not mandatory).
* Hold a business administration, economics, supply chain or other business‑related degree.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
* Ability to work and think in a pressurized, ever‑changing environment; essential to meet tight deadlines.
* Proven decision‑making and project and contract management experience.
* Pro‑active attitude.
* Excellent team player.
About The Team & Location
The team is based at Kitts Green, situated in the heart of Birmingham and approximately a 10‑minute drive from Birmingham International Airport. The location also has good transport links to the M42/M6 motorways, and Lea Hall train station is a 10‑minute walk offering regular trains to Birmingham City Centre. Our plant is a forward‑looking manufacturing facility with a long tradition of inclusion, teamwork and community action.
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