Job

Buyer


Kevin Foster

Consultant

kevin.foster@keyman.uk.com

020 8256 9200

RequirementId

16883

Reference

JC/016883

 

Job Title

Buyer

Location

Bolton

Salary

This is an excellent opportunity to work for one of the most respected companies in their field, offering long term contracts and competitive rates for the ideal candidate.

Type

Permanent


Job Description




You will develop relationships and continuously manage the current and future subcontract supply chain. Creating networks and building influence and advocacy across the businesses and stakeholder groups.

You will support pre-construction during tenders, writing and reviewing tender responses on supply chain management. In addition you will assist and advise on supply chain strategy and procurement activities to ensure that the best value proposition is built into our tenders.

You will work with the commercial team to analyse and report on sub-contractor usage, creating and reporting on metrics to the senior leadership team, extracting findings and producing recommendations to improve and become more efficient.

You will be the custodian of Sourcedogg, our chosen supply chain management tool, using and integrating this with our other systems throughout the business,

You will improve supply chain standards around modern slavery, local engagement, carbon reduction, CSR, and sustainability Project / Category Details. Constantly promoting and maintaining compliance with the project processes and procedures, particularly those relating to the supply chain.

You will also support procurement the day to day, including administrative activity.

Key Accountabilities


Plan and implement the overall supply chain strategy, creating a class leading supply chain.
Collaborate with pre-construction, operations, senior management and downstream suppliers.
Determine key supply chain KPIs
Suggest and implement solutions for process improvements
Identify process bottleneck and implement solutions in a timely manner
Train and educate others
Provide constructive feedback
Lead B to B supply chain meetings.
Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers
Develop win win relationships with our supply chain partners.
Develop and implement the supply chain software through the Group.
Previous working experience as a Supply Chain Manager for (x) years
Hands on experience with supply chain management software (such as SAP MM, AP Modules, SAP Plant Maintenance, etc.)
Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
Team player
Good time-management skills
Great interpersonal and communication skills
Job Requirements



Relationship management; proven ability to engage others, create networks and build influence and advocacy across different businesses and stakeholder groups – internal and external
Confidence in working with people at all levels in an organisation
Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
Team player
Good time-management skills
Great interpersonal and communication skills
The Next Step

To apply for this job please send CV and call Kevin Foster on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) for further information.

Disclaimer: Keyman is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.

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