Buyer

Polypipe; Edlington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday entitlement

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance linked to pension

Free flu vouchers

Occupational health services

Job summary

A leading building products manufacturer seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage supplier relationships and develop category strategies. This role involves identifying cost-saving opportunities, negotiating supplier agreements, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Candidates should have strong strategic procurement experience, excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and be well-versed in industry regulations. A membership of CIPS or equivalent is essential. The position is based in Edlington, United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Strategic Procurement.
• Strong negotiation skills for commercial negotiations.
• Experience in creating and implementing Category plans.
• Knowledge of industry regulations, e.g., ISO.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities from local suppliers.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Ensure supplier performance against KPIs.
• Produce reports on spend and savings.

Skills

Strategic Procurement

Negotiation skills

Influencing skills

Computer literacy (Excel, Word)

Communication skills

Education

Membership of CIPS or equivalent

Tools

IFS

Job description

At Polypipe Building Products, our people and values sit at the centre of everything we do. We design and manufacture plumbing, drainage, ventilation and water management solutions used in homes and buildings across the UK.

Part of the Genuit Group, we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. We encourage fresh ideas, invest in development and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.

Role Overview

Role Overview: Responsible for procurement activities both direct and indirect from a defined list of categories. Lead the process of finding, evaluating and managing incumbent suppliers, their products and services. Create category strategies that redefine the supply chain and have an output of high performing suppliers, and cost reduction opportunities. Ensure all procurement activities are aligned to the group procurement processes and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow the procurement process for a defined list of local suppliers, including managing negotiations, new supplier sourcing, due diligence/compliance and onboarding
• Create and implement procurement strategies for defined categories
• Identify and the delivery of annual savings to meet pre-defined targets
• Meet cash conversion targets of improved supplier payment terms
• De-risk supply chain and ensure supply continuity through the rollout of supplier contracts
• Work closely with group procurement for policy, compliance and processes. Support centrally sourced products/services with information share and project implementation
• Develop excellent and effective collaborative relationships with key stakeholders such as R&D, Product Management, Quality and CI
• Project manage any procurement led cost saving opportunities through the business until realisation
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
• Produce statistical reports and analysis on spend, cost saving, cash conversion, contractual progress and KPI performance detail
• Manage supplier performance, ensuring quality, cost and delivery against KPI’s.
• Support the P2P Process
• Key external/internal stakeholders - Group Procurement Director, Head Of Procurement, SMT, R&D, CI, Warehouse Manager, Production Manager, Quality, Finance, Suppliers

Capabilities required

• Proven previous experience in Strategic Procurement
• Be a strong negotiator who will lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers on behalf of the business.
• Experience of creating and implementing Category plans
• Well-developed influencing skills
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards i.e. ISO
• Strategic thinker with strong drive to succeed
• Computer literate - knowledge of Excel and Word essential, Previous IFS use an advantage
• Good communication skills, confident to present to SMT and above.
• Highly motivated with ability to work under own initiative, making decisions to benefit the company
• Monday - Friday
• 25 days holiday entitlement
• Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%
• Life assurance (linked to pension scheme membership)
• Free flu vouchers
• Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products