Procurement Buyer

Rocket Lab; North East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomad Digital is seeking a Procurement Buyer for their global procurement department to support supplier partnerships and manage procurement processes effectively. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and at least 5 years of procurement experience. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and best practices.

Benefits

Health Care Cash Plan

Life Cover & Critical Illness Cover

Contributory Pension Scheme via Aviva

25 Days of Annual Leave with enhanced leave based on tenure

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Electric Vehicle Lease scheme

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Employee Discount Platform

Free Gym Access

Employee Referral Scheme

Company Sick Plan

Hybrid Working Model

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working in a procurement role.
• Experience in managing projects in a procurement context.
• Strong knowledge of contract management processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement Manager with policy and reporting.
• Lead sourcing activities for direct and indirect categories.
• Manage logistics and stock requirements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain or related discipline

CIPS qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Office 365 Applications

Job description

Overview

Nomad Digital are on the look out for a Procurement Buyer to join our global Procurement department. The successful individual will be responsible for working in partnership with Nomad's suppliers to strengthen our global supply-chain. As Procurement Buyer the candidate will be expected to deliver procurement processes which support the business plus, any associated contract management and service level agreements for a specified group of supplier expenditure.

About Nomad Digital

Nomad Digital is the world's leading provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions to the railway industry. Founded in 2002, and headquartered in the UK, currently serving more than 80+ global customers - in more than 40 countries - Nomad designs, builds, deploys and manages passenger Wi-Fi and on-board passenger infotainment systems. Nomad also provides remote online condition-based monitoring and maintenance solutions for optimising fleet management, operational performance and improving fuel economy.

When you join Nomad Digital, you will join a forward thinking, fast-growing, fun environment with access to some of the very latest technology in its field. You will work with experts who innovate collaboratively, creating an environment of team work and trustworthiness

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports the Procurement Manager with all group related procurement policy and any associated processes and reporting requirements

• Represents procurement at internal project meetings ensuring that all requirements are met as per project deadlines and timeframes in addition to communicating with stakeholders as necessary

• Leads sourcing activity for both direct and indirect categories ensuring that quality/cost is built into any process to ensure the most efficient solution is delivered in line with group procurement processes

• Deliver any contract management requirements and supplier relationship management for any supplier expenditure both existing and any newly created contracting arrangements.

• Deliver annual savings target in line with group procurement delivery plan, based on both direct and indirect expenditure

• Manage logistics and stock requirements ensuring that adequate stock and leadtime information is communicated to all internal stakeholders to support projects

• Management and update of Nomad internal IT systems ensuring processes are followed and applied.

Qualification & Experience Requirements

• CIPS or equivalent qualification is desirable
• Degree in Supply Chain, Technical degree program or related discipline required

• Minimum (5 years) working in a procurement role or equivalent

• Some experience of working in or managing projects representing procurement as a function

• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP Systems such as Microsoft NAV

• Working knowledge of contract management processes and practices
• Experience of leading and working within multi stakeholder groups across de centralised organisation

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Ability to work well in pressurised situations

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

• Excellent computer proficiency (Office 365 Applications, namely Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

• Excellent influencing skills and ability to implement and sell ideas and solutions

• Proven negotiating skills

• Ability to challenge the status quo and develop/implement innovative alternatives

Benefits

• Health Care Cash Plan.
  
• Life Cover & Critical Illness Cover.
  
• Contributory Pension Scheme via Aviva.
  
• 25 Days of Annual Leave with enhanced leave based on tenure.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
  
• Electric Vehicle Lease scheme
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Employee Discount Platform
• Free Gym Access
• Employee Referral Scheme / Employee Recognition Scheme.
  
• Company Sick Plan.
  
• Hybrid Working Model - The role will consist of a mix of working from home and being in our Newcastle Head Office.

Our Commitment:

Nomad Digital is committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer, as well as providing equal opportunities in employment and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, race, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, religion or beliefs.

We encourage and welcome all job applicants, especially those from diverse backgrounds and ensure everyone is treated equally and without discrimination.

Where possible we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements or appropriate reasonable adjustments on request. To discuss further, please email [e-mail].