Job Description

To lead procurement and supply chain initiatives within the organisation. Develop strategic buying plans and execute them effectively. Provide commercial support to internal customers and projects.

Accountabilities

1. Develop and implement regional strategies for direct commodities, understand key cost drivers, market trends and economics influence.
2. Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable and longterm source of supply.
3. Evaluate and select new suppliers to get the best match for the business need.
4. Benchmark, monitor and audit suppliers on price, quality, delivery, and capability criteria.
5. Source raw materials and services to either replace or as a benchmarking tool to seek out cost saving opportunities, improve quality or meet regulatory requirements.
6. Keep up to date with technical and commercial developments in commodity areas and their potential suppliers.
7. To support the wider Purchasing department as and when required 8. Provide reports/graphics/KPIs as appropriate using relevant technology.

Manage Tender and RFQ (Request for Quotation) processes including creating necessary supporting documentation.

1. Negotiate and agree Framework Agreements; Rebate Agreements and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with Key Suppliers and valuate existing contracts to ensure compliance with company policies. 
2. Support internal customers and project teams to optimize commercial position and product and supplier choice.
3. Resolve Supplier or product issues to meet price, delivery, and quality requirements. 
4. To support Sustainability pillars and imbed Sustainability throughout the supply base.
5. Meet Health and Safety requirements as specified in the Health & Safety policy.
6. Carry out other duties as required and requested by line manager in line with the job purpose.

Dimensions

 £10,000 sign off limit for Purchasing Order in line with procedures