Buyer – Direct Sourcing

To lead procurement and supply chain initiatives within the organisation. Develop strategic buying plans and execute them effectively. Provide commercial support to internal customers and projects.

Accountabilities

• Develop and implement regional strategies for direct commodities, understand key cost drivers, market trends and economics influence.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable and longterm source of supply.
• Evaluate and select new suppliers to get the best match for the business need.
• Benchmark, monitor and audit suppliers on price, quality, delivery, and capability criteria.
• Source raw materials and services to either replace or as a benchmarking tool to seek out cost saving opportunities, improve quality or meet regulatory requirements.
• Keep up to date with technical and commercial developments in commodity areas and their potential suppliers.
• To support the wider Purchasing department as and when required 8. Provide reports/graphics/KPIs as appropriate using relevant technology.
• Manage Tender and RFQ (Request for Quotation) processes including creating necessary supporting documentation.
• Negotiate and agree Framework Agreements; Rebate Agreements and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with Key Suppliers and valuate existing contracts to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Support internal customers and project teams to optimize commercial position and product and supplier choice.
• Resolve Supplier or product issues to meet price, delivery, and quality requirements.
• To support Sustainability pillars and imbed Sustainability throughout the supply base.
• Meet Health and Safety requirements as specified in the Health & Safety policy.
• Carry out other duties as required and requested by line manager in line with the job purpose.

Dimensions

£10,000 sign off limit for Purchasing Order in line with procedures