Third Party Buyer
  Attract sal & bens package
  Folkestone, Kent
  permanent,full-time/part-time

This Job Has Expired! This advert has now been deleted by the advertiser, the details below are for information only.


Fabulous opportunity with a key manufacturing client in the area.



The Must Haves:

We are looking for an individual with a strong understanding of end to end supply chain.

Ideal for someone with 3 years + experience in a Purchasing role.

Experience of working within a multi-national business and cross functional teamwork.

Significant Purchasing experience with a track record of delivering cost improvements.

A good technical understanding of purchasing ideally within Pharma, Food Supplement, Cosmetic and/or Medical Devices or an associated industry.

Experience of third party vendor management.



Package:

Attractive salary depending on experience

Hybrid working arrangements ie. 50% working from home and 50% on site

4% company performance related annual bonus

9% matched pension scheme including salary exchange option

Health Cash Plan with Healthshield

Life Assurance cover at 4 x base salary

24 days annual holiday (can buy/sell 2 days per year) plus 8 bank holidays (9 for 2022)



The Position:

As a member of the Purchasing Team the Project Buyer will be required to source negotiate and contract for specified spend categories on behalf of user departments and to develop effective business partnerships with suppliers and internal customers.



Areas of Responsibility:

The Project Buyer will support and manage the commercial relationship between the New Product Introduction project team and external suppliers on specific projects so that customer needs are met, whilst maintaining effective business relationships with suppliers and customers.

Supply Gap Analysis

Supplier Negotiations & Regular meetings with suppliers on and off site – 10% travelling

Manage CMs relationship and KPIs for portfolio in charge

Manage European Rejects & Complaints issues for the portfolio in charge

Provide excellent customer service to internal customers

Cover for the Global Manufacturing Services Purchasing Manager as required



Skills and Attributes:

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Strong analytical and problem resolution skills

Proven ability to deliver cost reductions

A skilled negotiator covering cost, relationships and contracts

Exposure to commodity management and project sourcing

Good project management skills, able to work on multiple complex projects

Focus on continuous improvement and digitally savvy

Empathetic with a customer service orientation

The role will require the ability to travel 10-15% approx. (UK and some Europe)



Education and Experience:

CIPS Qualified desirable or other Professional Qualification

Good education

Must have excellent English both written and oral, other languages particularly French would be an advantage

Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Proficient user of SAP





If you would like to be considered for the above, then please apply with 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


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Reference: HM/TPB

Posted on: 2022-07-06 09:49:32

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Third Party Buyer
  Attract sal & bens package
  Folkestone, Kent
  permanent,full-time/part-time

This Job Has Expired! This advert has now been deleted by the advertiser, the details below are for information only.


Fabulous opportunity with a key manufacturing client in the area.



The Must Haves:

We are looking for an individual with a strong understanding of end to end supply chain.

Ideal for someone with 3 years + experience in a Purchasing role.

Experience of working within a multi-national business and cross functional teamwork.

Significant Purchasing experience with a track record of delivering cost improvements.

A good technical understanding of purchasing ideally within Pharma, Food Supplement, Cosmetic and/or Medical Devices or an associated industry.

Experience of third party vendor management.



Package:

Attractive salary depending on experience

Hybrid working arrangements ie. 50% working from home and 50% on site

4% company performance related annual bonus

9% matched pension scheme including salary exchange option

Health Cash Plan with Healthshield

Life Assurance cover at 4 x base salary

24 days annual holiday (can buy/sell 2 days per year) plus 8 bank holidays (9 for 2022)



The Position:

As a member of the Purchasing Team the Project Buyer will be required to source negotiate and contract for specified spend categories on behalf of user departments and to develop effective business partnerships with suppliers and internal customers.



Areas of Responsibility:

The Project Buyer will support and manage the commercial relationship between the New Product Introduction project team and external suppliers on specific projects so that customer needs are met, whilst maintaining effective business relationships with suppliers and customers.

Supply Gap Analysis

Supplier Negotiations & Regular meetings with suppliers on and off site – 10% travelling

Manage CMs relationship and KPIs for portfolio in charge

Manage European Rejects & Complaints issues for the portfolio in charge

Provide excellent customer service to internal customers

Cover for the Global Manufacturing Services Purchasing Manager as required



Skills and Attributes:

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Strong analytical and problem resolution skills

Proven ability to deliver cost reductions

A skilled negotiator covering cost, relationships and contracts

Exposure to commodity management and project sourcing

Good project management skills, able to work on multiple complex projects

Focus on continuous improvement and digitally savvy

Empathetic with a customer service orientation

The role will require the ability to travel 10-15% approx. (UK and some Europe)



Education and Experience:

CIPS Qualified desirable or other Professional Qualification

Good education

Must have excellent English both written and oral, other languages particularly French would be an advantage

Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Proficient user of SAP





If you would like to be considered for the above, then please apply with 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


Advertiser: Agency

Reference: HM/TPB

Posted on: 2022-07-06 09:49:32

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