Hayley Group Limited has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Buyer to join our well-established and experienced Rail team based at our Oldbury branch. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.
Hayley Group is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,000 people who continue to be a cornerstone of our business and are fundamental to providing industry-leading customer service.
About the role:
As our Strategic Buyer, you will have a proven track record in managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, developing, and executing Strategic and managing the RFQ/bid/tender process.
You will oversee and develop the Procurement Strategy for the company and manage multiple projects simultaneously to provide stake holders with value engineering solutions, cost savings, delivering resource activities on time and within budget.
Working hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.
Key responsibilities as our Strategic Buyer will include:
- Create negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, engineering, procurement, and finance, to gather necessary information and develop comprehensive and competitive proposals.
- Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, as well as customer-specific guidelines, while maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all bid-related documents.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, to gather necessary inputs, resolve queries, and ensure smooth collaboration throughout the bidding process.
- Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments, identifying potential opportunities for business growth and improvement in bidding strategies.
- Conduct post-bid analysis to evaluate the success of proposals and identify areas for improvement, implementing lessons learned in future bid submissions.
Skills & Attributes we're looking for in our Strategic Buyer:
- 5+ years of experience in Strategic management, with a focus on RFQ/bid/tender management.
- Strong understanding of MRO, Engineering Consumables, and related service models.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an analytical mindset.
- Exceptional organisational and project management abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong Strategic acumen and understanding of pricing strategies.
- A degree is not a pre-requisite for this role; passion and commitment are.
Benefits:
- Included in the company's bonus scheme.
- From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays), increased with length of service.
- Company pension (if eligible).
- Free Death in Service cover (x2 salary).
- Invitation to healthcare scheme.
- Wellness programmes.
- Excellent opportunities and career prospects available.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the team at Hayley Group – please click ‘apply' now to become our Strategic Buyer - we'd like to hear from you!