Job Description
Main Function
The main function is to undertake supply chain reviews, introduce framework agreements and provide agreement management of a number of commodities.
Key Functional Areas
· Carry out commodity reviews on behalf of the MHL business and regions.
· Complete documentation for commodity reviews, including the following
o Carry out internal and external data collection/consultation
o Producing sourcing strategies
o Identification of potential suppliers
o Carrying out supplier bid evaluations
o Negotiation of commercial terms and service levels
o Produce Final Recommendations
o Produce Implementation documents
o Deal with issue enquiries
o Undertake market reviews
· Finalise formal contract agreement with suppliers.
· Manage Supply Agreements
o Monitoring of supplier performance, and providing assistance in resolving issues
o Holding periodical supplier review meetings
· Identification of supply risks and contingency arrangements for key commodities
· Monitoring supply market conditions and keeping the business aware of potential supply opportunities or issues
Key Capabilities Required
(1) Skills, Capabilities and attributes
· Ability to create, develop and maintain strong supplier relationships
· Possess excellent negotiations skills
· Ability to carry out detailed analysis work and identify subsequent opportunities/issues
· Sound communication proficiency
· Ability to handle multiple tasks and have clear prioritisation skills
· Aptitude to make and/or influence decisions and recommendations
· Ability to produce reports and documentation under minimal supervision.
· Understand principles of contract law
· Computer competency in relation to MS Excel, Powerpoint & Word
(2) Behavioural Attributes
· Excellent interpersonal skills to develop relationships with external supply chain and internal functions.
· Possess personal integrity and confidence.
· Be self-motivated
· Willing to travel nationally to supplier’s premises or MHL regional businesses as required
(3) Knowledge, Experience and Qualification
· Basic experience of procurement processes and procedures
· Experience of managing projects including analysis of issues, creation and implementation of solutions
· Experience of managing procurement within the House Building / Construction industry is desirable but not essential
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