Location
Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom
Job description
Due to business growth we are looking to strengthen our Procurement team with a Materials Buyer based at Hattersley/Preston/Site with hybrid working available.
You will report directly to the Procurement manager and your role is to provide procurement and supply chain activities in line with Company and Client policies and procedures predominantly for our Northern Ireland framework. .
Key responsibilities:
- Efficient & effective day to day management of supply chain in support of Site requirements for goods and services.
- Development and execution of category strategy and supplier development plans.
- Embed and utilise the well-established, procurement Frameworks & Subcontracts to providing end to end Supply Chain advice, sourcing, supply assurance, delivery, supply chain management and tasking against requirements.
- Prepare, develop and monitor Project and Regional level Procurement Plans.
- Collaboratively develop/p repare and issue tender packages with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of targets, improve supplier performance, and implement continuous improvement plans.
- Take ownership for the negotiation of commercial terms, conditions and levels of service (inc KPI’s) with suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with process, governance and controls as agreed in the Procurement Rules.
- Address and resolve issues that arise internally and externally, being the primary escalation point for day to day issues and personally handling the most complex enquires.
- Collaborate with peers to develop and enhance value, systems, process, and best practice sharing to help MWHT achieve best in class performance and bring consistency to sourcing activities
- Establish and develop excellent working relationship with the Client; Customers; Suppliers, internal functions and other relevant external bodies.
- Work with the SHEQ team to ensure the supply chain meets its Health and Safety obligations and carries out commensurate corrective action where necessary.
- Take ownership/maintain and enhance IFS database and other software and processes. Develop in-depth knowledge of IFS and work towards becoming the Procurement owner and champion for the system.
- Support with any requirements from internal and external audits where required.
- Harnessing innovative solutions from existing and future supply chain partners.
- Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
- Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups/training, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
Essential:
Confident in communicating, influencing and building relationships with cross-functional colleagues, suppliers and business stakeholders.
Be a self-starter and be able to represent the procurement function.
Commercially astute.
Networking and business influence.
To always carry out your Purchasing duties in-line with the CIPS Ethical Policy.
Microsoft suite of products proven track record.
Develop and maintain close working relationship with all key stakeholders.
That you demonstrate and champion the core values and behaviours of the company.
Ability to travel between office's and site and the flexibility to stay away once a month.
Desirable
Professional qualification to degree level, preferably in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Procurement or related field.
Construction/Utilities Technical Qualification
Experience in a Procurement role within the Construction/Utilities Experience.
MCIPS or willing to work towards
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