Senior Buyer

An exceptional opportunity with a global manufacturing organisation in the area and established client, to join their professional Purchasing Team of 13, as a SENIOR BUYER. Position Highlights: As a senior procurement team member, you will source, negotiate and contract for specified spend categories on behalf of user departments and develop effective business partnerships with suppliers and internal customers. Experience, Skills & Attributes: Ideally CIPS qualification desirable or other Professional Qualification Good education Significant procurement experience with a track record of delivering cost improvement Strong understanding of end to end Supply Chain and SRM process A good technical understanding of procurement within Pharma, Food Supplements and/or Cosmetics industries Ideally a proficient user of SAP or similar ERP system plus general competency in MS Office Previous experience working within a multi-national business and cross functional teamwork Must have excellent English (both written and spoken) with any other language skills beneficial although not considered essential. A strong team player Strong analytical and problem solving skills Good project management skills, able to work on multiple complex projects Proven ability to delivery YOY cost improvements A skilled negotiator covering cost, relationship and contracts Exposure to commodity management and project sourcing Time management and work to deadlines The ability to influence Focus on continuous improvement and digitally savvy Must have a “can do” attitude and a desire to continually improve Package Highlights: An attractive salary and benefits package is available, with salary depending on experience 37 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 9am -5pm, Friday 9am – 4.30pm with 45 minutes lunch break Hybrid working Company performance related annual bonus Attractive pension contribution, matched up to 9% Health Cash Plan with HealthShield 24 days holidays (plus you can buy/sell up to 3 days per year) + bank holidays Skills and Attributes: Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills Strong analytical and problem resolution skills Proven ability to deliver YOY cost reductions A skilled negotiator covering cost, relationship and contracts Ability to influence at all levels within an organisation Exposure to commodity management and project sourcing Good project management skills, able to work on multiple complex projects Focus on continuous improvement and be digitally savvy Empathetic with a customer service orientation The role will require the ability to travel (ie. 10 – 15%) Responsibilities will include but not limited to: Supplier RFQ for projects – Materials and capital expenditure (NPD and Rapid Commercialisation) Contribute to project meetings representing procurement department. Updates on price, lead time and associated costs for launch Anticipate and communicate any potential risks to deliveries COG confirmation with prices at a range of MOQ’s/EOQ’s Support and manage the commercial relationship between the Project Management Office team and external suppliers on specific projects so customer needs are met, whilst maintaining effective business relationships with suppliers & customers Supply Gap Analysis: CDA GAP analysis and implementation Supplier agreement/Contract analysis and execution COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) compliance management Participate in supplier performance management reviews Supplier Price Management - negotiating prices and terms, SAP maintenance Manage Supplier relationships and KPI’s for portfolio charge Assist with annual budget cost setting Cover for Procurement Manager as required (in times of absence) Participate and take ownership of G2G program (cost down program) Procurement Management System (SAP): Supplier Price Maintenance – update changes in lie with department response time Changes to supplier agreement on MOQ or lead times Setting up new component codes Checking invoices match agreed pricing/terms and resolution Business Impact: Use appropriate procurement methodologies Follow strategic and commercial business goals Develop and maintain SLA’s and contracts with suppliers If you would like to be considered for this new opportunity with a global manufacturing organisation and key employer, then please email an up to date CV asap. Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website