Buyer

Navantia UK; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Navantia UK seeks a Buyer to join their expanding team in England. This role involves purchasing goods and services while ensuring quality and cost targets are met. Candidates should have experience in procurement, preferably within heavy industries, and possess relevant qualifications. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the company’s growth in the maritime and renewables sectors.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Life assurance

Opportunity to work on exciting projects

Qualifications

• Experience in a Procurement team at a supervisor level.
• CIPS qualifications or working towards them is desirable.
• Knowledge of different types of contracts and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods, materials, and services according to cost and quality targets.
• Negotiate contracts and improve terms with suppliers.
• Research and evaluate opportunities to reduce costs.

Skills

Negotiation

Market Research

Supplier Management

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Business, Manufacturing or Engineering Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

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Navantia UK, following its recent acquisition of Harland & Wolff's facilities, is committed to strengthening Britain's defence, maritime, and clean energy industrial capabilities. The company is poised for significant development in the renewables sector, leveraging its expanded infrastructure and expertise.

Navantia UK, following its recent acquisition of Harland & Wolff's facilities, is committed to strengthening Britain's defence, maritime, and clean energy industrial capabilities. The company is poised for significant development in the renewables sector, leveraging its expanded infrastructure and expertise.

Job Description

• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply issues which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers.
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.
• Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required.
• Develop creative and innovative procurement processes.
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities.
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a Procurement team, at a supervisor level, preferably within heavy industries, marine, manufacturing or construction environment.
• Relevant Business, Manufacturing or Engineering Degree or proof of relevant experience.
• CIPS Qualifications or working towards (desirable).
• Knowledge of different types of contracts, any law / contract background.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Previous experience of using an ERP system.
• Knowledge of the local Supply Chain.
• Experience of dealing with the Supplier Non-Conformance process.

Additional Information

• Permanent position
• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Opportunity to work on exciting projects

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [e-mail] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Shipbuilding

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