An innovative and well-renowned manufacturer of sustainable goods is recruiting a brand new Buyer to join the team.
The company is embarking on a bold transformation programme across their procurement function and you will have the opportunity to make a huge impact in this newly created position.
As Buyer, reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will work across a range of strategic projects, pan-European in the MRO, Electrical and Machinery category.
This will be a mixture of operational and strategic work with a 50/50 split between the two.
Responsibilities:
- Manage sourcing strategies and process to improve cost, quality, and productivity.
- Manage suppliers by setting, measuring, and driving performance expectations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams like Operations and Maintenance to support the realisation of the organisation's strategic sourcing vision in line with overall business performance goal.
- Develop deep knowledge of market trends by researching market drivers, analysing cost structures, understanding technical improvements in industry, and evaluating the competitive landscape.
- Develop category profiles and strategies.
- Develop negotiation strategies and lead contract negotiations, oversee contract administration and compliance.
- Support purchasing activities related to order management / invoice control with accounting.
- Manage corrective actions for non-conforming materials.
- Work closely with Planning and operations team to manage supplier related disruptions to timely receipt of goods to ensure continuity of operations.
Required Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication
- Industry experience in the categories described
- Languages: English, French is a must
- Min 5 years of experience withing a similar or related role in supply chain
- Resourcefulness and ability to handle numerous priority tasks - often in stressful situations - are required
- Analytical thinking ability
- Communicative knowledge of English (orally and in writing)
- Knowledge of MS Office - Excel
- Conceptual, result oriented thinking and a multi-cultural mindset
Pay range and compensation package:
- A competitive package
- Hybrid working