Regional Buyer Indirect

ElringKlinger AG; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled procurement specialist to develop and implement regional purchasing strategies. In this role, you will analyze procurement markets, negotiate supplier contracts, and collaborate with various departments to ensure optimal sourcing. Your expertise will drive cost savings and enhance supplier relationships, making a significant impact on the company's supply chain efficiency. If you are passionate about procurement and ready to take on exciting challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional purchasing strategies for commodities.
• Analyze procurement markets and select suppliers independently.
• Negotiate contracts and identify potential savings in the region.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Supplier Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing regional purchasing strategies for the relevant commodities
• Analyzing the regional procurement markets for the relevant area of responsibility
• In coordination with the plants, recording and processing the procurement requirements in the region
• Carrying out inter-plant tendering within the region
• Supporting suppliers within the relevant subject area and clarifying technical questions regarding the quality of the materials with the specialist departments
• Selecting suppliers (predominantly independently) and conducting supplier negotiations according to the approved negotiation strategy
• Concluding contracts after examination within the framework of the defined purchasing strategy
• Identifying and evaluating new regional and local suppliers
• Negotiating regional supplier contracts, coordinating them with the Legal department and preparing them ready for signature
• Integrating the specialist departments in contracts to be concluded and providing support for the specialist department and Plant Managers
• Carrying out supra-regional coordination work regarding procurement requirements and global projects
• Analyzing and developing standardization possibilities together with the departments
• Implementing global instructions and purchasing standards in the relevant subject area
• Identifying and implementing potential savings within the region for the relevant product groups

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, mechanical engineering or similar field
• At least 3 years of professional experience in similar role or equivalent combination of education and experience
• SAP experience is preferred.
• Experience buying for Tier-One suppliers is preferred