Elevation Recruitment, Procurement and Supply Chain Division are delighted to be partnered with a fast paced manufacturing business, in the search and selection of a Buyer - Capex, within their Procurement Team.
Main Responsibilities for Buyer - Capex
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Support the Department in delivering its Strategic Objectives, taking responsibility for engaging with stakeholders to ensure early engagement and a teaming approach throughout the Procurement Lifecycle.
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Responsible for managing and delivering multiple sourcing strategies. This will include but not be limited to:
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Sourcing activities which generate benefits and achieve financial savings targets.
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Ensuring procurement activities align with the business Purpose.
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Market analysis and creation of markets where necessary.
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Identification of internal and external cost drivers.
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Preparation of tender documentation and agreement of associated evaluation criteria.
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Drafting and negotiation of Supply Chain contract Terms and Conditions, ensuring Terms are integrated appropriately.
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Support the bid process to ensure any sub-contract requirements are understood and underpinned as necessary.
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Lead cross functional Sourcing Teams to undertake compliant procurements in accordance with the approved Sourcing Strategy, ensuring the team are aware of and adhere to their responsibilities.
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Negotiate contractual agreements with suppliers to ensure that service, quality, cost, security of supply and the deployment of the supplier capabilities in innovation are secured.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential Criteria for Buyer - Capex:
- CIPS qualified / Degree level of Education
- Experience in non repeatable procurement including a variety of procurement routes and knowledge of exemptions.
- Extensive experience in drafting and implementing multiple forms of contract.
- Strong negotiating and influencing skills at all levels.
- Able to hold people to account and lead cross functional teams.
- Able to manage multiple projects running in parallel through exceptional priority / time management.
- Significant previous procurement experience with responsibility for delivery of procurement sourcing strategies.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.