Buyer

OVERALL PURPOSE:

Support Group Programme and Business objectives through the effective management and reporting of supplier spend, performance and risk.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

•Maintain Purchase Order's and SAP within defined KPI's. •Undertake continuous review of extant agreements, ensuring value for money. •Ensure on time delivery adherence. •Manage supplier relationships, making decisions in relation to supplier management and performance where appropriate. •Source strategies within extant supply base. •Prepare and submit pricing requests. •Carry out price analysis to determine ‘fair and reasonable' pricing. •Negotiate pricing and commercial terms of contract. •Regular reporting on supplier performance. •Identify risks and mitigation strategies. •Identify opportunities to reduce cost and presentation of supporting Business Case. •Ensure any expenditures are within the authorized annual budget. •Assist in identifying methods for continuous improvement and undertake programmes of change. •Ensure all Company rules and regulations are met. •Help create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. •Carry out any other tasks, when and where reasonable and relevant, when required. This is not an exhaustive list.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above Commercial awareness, including delivery, acceptance, warranty, payments and obligations Relationship / stakeholder management Industry knowledge Demonstrable experience of making supplier management and performance decisions Effective verbal and written communication Excellent negotiation skills Computer literate, including MS Office knowledge Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

PERSONAL SKILLS:

Team Player Strong Work ‘Can-do Ethic' Exceptional at building relationships Excellent Customer Service skills Strong attention to detail and time management Exceptional Planning and Organisation skills High awareness of Productivity and Quality Excellent Communication skills Flexibility Takes Responsibility for actions Learn, Apply and Improve

COMPANY BENEFITS: Health Care Cash Plan* Employee Assistance Programme* Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%) Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays) Life Assurance Company Sick Pay Scheme* Flexitime Early finish on Friday's Sports and Social Club Free car parking Free access to a local gym** Onsite café** (*Available after 1 year of service) (** Based in Rochford / Southend on Sea) Due to the anticipated high number of applications to be received, unfortunately we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not had a response from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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