Buyer

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

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Maintain Purchase Orders and SAP within defined KPIs.
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 Fridays
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. xwzovoh If you have not had a response from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.