My client is a British multinational speciality chemicals and sustainable technologies company headquartered in London, England. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

Due to growth, they are currently recruiting a Buyer to join their established Stockton, Billingham site on a flexible work from home / Office site:

What we are looking for:

Key responsibilities:

Act in accordance with Clients values and bring to life the One Procurement Community (OPC) to enable Clients Procurement Excellence strategy.
Work in accordance with the Group Procurement Operating Model, Group Policies and Standards, the Sector Business Unit procurement activities from category strategy development to contract, implementation and supplier management and may include supporting other sites, categories and/or sector business units.
Enable effective business partnership for the category or site for the development and improvement of defined categories in line with business requirements, optimising security of supply, commercial agility, drives responsibly sourced sustainable value, which contributes to business profitability and cash flow.
Work to identify, develop and implement improved supply-side initiatives to deliver sustainable value, appropriate quality and service, and a secure, safe, cost effective and ethical supply base.
Conduct research on potential suppliers and vendors, promotions and other industry trends as a source of accurate and up to date information to compliment Group insights for procurement activities.
Negotiate and develop formal supply agreements for defined site categories of spend.
Provide monthly/quarterly price updates. Discuss strategies, priorities, and issues with business management, and advise budget holders and experts in choosing suppliers and products.
Manage supplier relationships and build a comprehensive understanding of extended supply chains (ideally back to source and applicate waste streams), and general industry market intelligence.
Contributing to the development of the Group-led category strategy or Sector Business Unit led and site categories. Contribute to and/or managing sourcing cycle for defined portfolio.
Executing the outcome of category strategies and sourcing action plans to effective implementation. Support the team to succeed.

Additional Information:

-This opportunity will be required to work onsite within a Covid secure site, free parking is provided for this role.

-All offers will be subject to successful referencing and clearance process.

-Contract position - Duration Circa 12 months

-If you wish to be considered for this position, please apply within.

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