Description Arconic is currently in search of 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 on all levels of the organization. Responsibilities In this role, you will: Essential Requirements: Supplier negotiation using a number of different negotiation techniques including individual supplier meetings, e-auctions and supplier summits between 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 in conjunction with the Procurement Manager and SPAs negotiate renewals prior to expiry date to ensure continuity of supply. Ensure all Agreements have Legal approval and done accordingly to the SOP and maintain MSIS and the contract database update. 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 and all Contractors are required to have a Pre Qualification Questionnaire and liaise with the EHS and PQQ team to ensure the 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 requisitions queries. Support the Procurement Manager in different tasks i.e. reporting, preparation of events like Kaizen and supplier summits and other admin tasks etc. Responsible to implement and follow procedures. Negotiating T&Cs between the Supplier and internal Legal Team. General administrative duties as associated with the running of a procurement office. Travel might be required. Manage of different type of projects in a variety of categories from hard services, HR, soft services, MRO between others. Qualifications You have: (required) Relevant Experience/Knowledge: A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a procurement role or related business negotiation experience. Excellent verbal and written communicator. Also to have good presentation skills. Excellent customer service. CIPS part or fully qualified preferred but not a prerequisite. Hold a Business administration/Economics/Supply Chain or other business-related degree. Advanced in Microsoft Excel and Word skills. The ability to work and think in a pressurized, ever-changing environment is essential and most important to meet tight deadlines. Proven decision-making and project and contract management experience. Pro-active attitude. An excellent team player.