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Indirect Buyer Brackley £40K - £46K per annum My client is seeking an Indirect Buyer to join the Purchasing department. The Indirect Buyer will be working with various stakeholders across the business to expand the scale and scope of indirect purchasing activities, maximising value for money and ensuring professional process and control of expenditure. Provide guidance and assistance to stakeholders in all aspects of purchasing Ensure that all purchasing is in compliance with the company's policies and procedures Prepare commercial specifications for request for proposals, including (with support on Legal dept.) terms and conditions and evaluation criteria Request competitive quotations and negotiate best value with Suppliers for indirect goods and services Solicit information regarding a variety of purchases by telephone, meetings or written requests ensuring cost effectiveness commensurate with quality Keep apprised of economic / business situations as they affect purchasing strategy; make recommendations to stakeholders to adequately meet those changing conditions Review tenders and purchase award documentation with respect to quality, suitability, delivery and pricing Responsible for awarding contracts and purchase orders with consensus from the respective stakeholders Recommend achievable changes to related company practices; interpret policies and procedures to stakeholders in their need to purchase goods and services Analyse current procurement activities and recommend improvement through more efficient procurement methods, quantity discounts, standardization, value analysis and cooperative purchasing Prepare and maintain accurate records and documentation on all request for quotes, responses, purchases, contracts, correspondence and related follow up Meet with stakeholders and suppliers to discuss the purchase of goods or services and determine best value Proactively liaise between suppliers and stakeholders to resolve purchasing supply issues, ensuring an accurate and timely provision of information and supply Expedite outstanding purchase orders to ensure delivery requirements are met Manage supplier performance to ensure cost, quality, delivery expectations are achieved and maintained Evaluate and monitor contracts to be sure that suppliers comply with the terms and conditions of the contract and to determine the need for relevant contract changes Coordinate and resolve contractual problems/queries with stakeholders and suppliers Assist in resolving Accounts Payable invoice discrepancies and variances Accurately maintain the purchasing databases to a high standard Perform other related duties such as special assignments and annual major objectives as required The ideal candidate will: Ideally have a minimum of 3 years' experience within Indirect purchasing Have strong stakeholder management skills Ideally have previous knowledge of utilising SAP Be committed, motivated and self-disciplined in their work Be flexible in working hours and approach Be able to work on their own initiative, with minimal supervision Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm In return our client offers a fantastic working environment, parking on site, 25 days holiday, bonus, life assurance, pension and private medical cover.
Role Purpose Support the Supply Chain in all aspects of procurement administration activities. To be the key focal point for the purchasing department within the business regarding all administration matters. Main Responsibilities and Activities 1. Procurement To create purchase orders against demand of the system and also from shared forecasting information. Source new parts as required either by telephone or online. Gather necessary information including price, supplier, full description and lead time, as well as authorisation. Assist in achieving cost reductions through negotiation and sourcing against targets on existing purchase prices within the companies range of commodities and services Help review the purchase order system (Business Central), to ensure it is accurate and up to date. To assist in the administration of running, creating and interrogating various daily and monthly reports. Ensuring returned items are accurately recorded and faulty items replaced by vendor in a timely manner. Provide administrative support to other functions within the Supply Chain as required during times of peak loading. To ensure office procedures and working practices are up to date. To liaise with other departments within the business to help ensure the smooth and efficient transfer of high quality information and data E.G working with Accounts Payable clearing invoice queries, dealing with payments, credits etc... Supporting our third party warehouse with queries relating to supplier deliveries and/or stock control To assist with administering the facilities tasks across the business. To assist in administering other supply chain documents, such as subcontractor, consultants on-boarding paperwork, although not limited to these 2 areas. To assist with the up keep of the warehouse / storage area, moving boxes, recycling with some light lifting and shifting of boxes. (Suitable training will be given in line with H & S, manual handling) Health & Safety (non people manager) Take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by what they do or do not do Cooperate with the employer on health and safety matters Do not misuse any equipment that is provided for safety purposes (e.g. safety goggles, meter readers etc.) This is a temp assignment for 6 months to cover long term sickness.35 hours Mon to Friday Parking Office based £14.00 - £14.90 an hour DOE What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk