Buyer Location: Wilton – Teesside Reporting to the Procurement & Contracts Manager Salary: Negotiable - Whilst all salaries are graded, Sembcorp are keen to attract, retain and develop the highest calibre of colleague. The company also offer a market leading benefits package and annual bonus. Type: Permanent Hours: Monday – Friday - Office-based Position Overview: Sembcorp’s approach to procuring goods and services supports the company’s belief in building sustainable businesses that create economic value in a way that benefits all our stakeholders. As such, Sembcorp is committed to identifying and responding to evolving environmental, social, economic and governance risks associated with our suppliers by integrating sustainability at each stage of the procurement process. Working as a Buyer, you will report to the Lead Procurement Manager. Our busy national portfolio offers a myriad of planned and unplanned challenges for an inquisitive, hard-working, and effective person who is capable of ‘getting things done’. Responsibilities will include: Adhere to Group Procurement Policy and Standard Operating Procedures, and also local UK market procedures Work with other internal stakeholders to plan, execute, and manage competitive tenders in accordance with agreed strategies. Obtaining quotations from vendors and liaising with warehouse staff for SAP updates to source lists and info’ records. Where appropriate, and if nominated to do so, conducting tender exercises for higher value categories of stocked inventory Use and administer Purchase Orders via SAP and GEP (Source to Contract tool). Undertake sourcing activities to develop Preferred Supplier Listings Draft and prepare tender documents Undertake periodic category spend analysis. Undertake cost and price breakdown analysis of tenders returned/ proposals received. Negotiate terms and conditions, and pricing with suppliers. Draft contract agreements and seek approval for contract award in accordance with internal controls and protocols. Undertaking sourcing exercises to continually drive improvements in cost, quality, delivery lead times and service, ensuring best fit with Sembcorp ESG (Environmental, Social & corporate Governance). Conduct due diligence on suppliers and ensure that all new suppliers undergo appropriate assessment and evaluation prior to approval. Manage the approved suppliers and build and maintain strong supplier relationships. Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews with contract owners and take ownership for commercial obligations concerning all such contracts. Requirements Experienced SAP user. Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a Procurement team. It would be desirable if applicants were qualified or working towards CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply) accreditation. Collaborative. The ability to communicate proficiently both orally and written at all levels To be a proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of tools For more information please get in touch with Imperial Recruitment Group