Buyer

Polypipe Building Products; Edlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building products company in the UK is seeking a Strategic Procurement professional. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, implementing procurement strategies, and achieving cost reductions. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and qualifications such as CIPS, strong negotiation and influencing skills, and proficiency in Excel and Word. This role offers competitive benefits including a contributory pension scheme and health initiatives.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%

Life assurance linked to pension scheme

Free flu vouchers

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Staff discount on Genuit Group products

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven previous experience in Strategic Procurement.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards such as ISO.

Responsibilities

• Follow the procurement process for local suppliers, including negotiations and onboarding.
• Create and implement procurement strategies for defined categories.
• Identify annual savings to meet targets.
• Develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
• Manage supplier performance and compliance.

Skills

Strategic Procurement

Strong negotiation skills

Influencing skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

CIPS or equivalent qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

IFS

Job description

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

Working Hours & Benefits

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

Free on-site parking