Procurement Officer
Kidlington
Full-time
Perm
40 hours per week
THE POWER OF NOW
Fortescue Zero's mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.
An opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Officer to join the Procurement department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.
About the role
Management of the supply base to ensure effective supply of product and services delivered according to the required specification, to schedule and at minimum cost to support the growing Indirect needs of the business.
What you will do
- Responsible for the on-time delivery of Indirect goods and services, for new and existing requirements;
- Create and report against Category procurement strategy, with internal and external stakeholders;
- Preparation and issue of RFQ's;
- Carry out commercial negotiations, including, but not limited to, FM agreements (soft and hard), service level agreements, utilities, Capex and consumable provisions within the UK and overseas;
- Supplier selection and nomination to achieve quality, cost and delivery targets;
- Working with different ERP systems to raise purchase orders and ensure on time delivery;
- Cost and budget leadership, providing clear and accurate data into budget holders;
- Complete commercial validation of supplier payment terms, delivery terms and general terms and conditions to ensure that all are aligned with the business and/or customer requirements. A good commercial acumen and legal understanding will be essential;
- Report procurement status at programme reviews and gateways to senior management;
- Lead the resolution of supplier quality concerns, ensuring proper root cause analysis is carried out and robust corrective action implemented;
- Responsible for coordination of NDA's with supplier and the business legal team;
- Responsible for resolving any invoice queries arising from PO's;
- Creation and development of supplier performance data and working alongside key business stakeholders and with supplier quality assurance team to ensure effective supplier development plans are in place and measures executed;
- Develop and monitor KPIs, SLAs, with suppliers to mitigate failure to meet business requirements;
- Follow the Purchasing Procedures of the company and maintain the working environment to levels consistent with the business;
- Create, develop and continuously improve the business procurement processes and procedures within a multi programme environment;
- Have a broad understanding of sourcing and category management plans ideally within FM;
- Ability to support and mentor junior members of the team
- The post holder will undertake other duties as may be required to achieve the Company's objectives, commensurate with the grading of the post.
About you
- Experience in a similar Indirect Procurement role and CIPS qualification preferred;
- Experience of procuring within the FM sector along with related services and Capex equipment preferred;
- Excellent problem solving skills;
- Ability to work under own initiative and under pressure;
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills;
- Strong analytical skills allied with an ability and commitment to meet deadlines;
What is in it for you?
Our typical hybrid roles at Fortescue Zero require 3 days in the office and 2 from home, making the ability to commute to the stated office location for the required days essential.
- Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
- Aviva Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Electric Car Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
- Childcare Benefits
- Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships
Application Deadline:
The closing date for applications is 30th September 2024.
Not near-zero
Not net-zero.
We are Fortescue Zero.
Additional Information
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.
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