Identify and evaluate suppliers to ensure quality and reliability
Negotiate favourable contracts, terms and prices with suppliers
Provide commercial support to the Contract manager
Manage the full procurement process from end to end
Take full ownership leading contracts and categories you are assigned
Manage contracts efficiently and strategically – lead commercial discussions, contract processes, and conduct regular reviews
Lead categories by understanding requests, targeting the correct supplier selectively by identifying which suppliers can fulfil which type of requests, and ensure proper ownership of enquiries – no delegation to engineers of procurement tasks
Conduct due diligence with suppliers before engagement - including verifying capabilities, compliance and performance history
Ensure all deadlines are consistently met, including RFP/RFQ stages and out of contract situations are avoided
Requirements
5 GCSEs Grade A-C – English Language and Maths essential
Strong proven experience as a Buyer
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Experienced with ERP systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experienced with supplier management and relationship building
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong commercial knowledge and contract management
Strong understanding of legal compliance, and experience of reviewing, checking and understanding contracts/terms
