Buying Co-Ordinator working three days in the office two from home.
£26,000 - £28,000 per annum
Monday to Friday 08.30-5pm
Seeking a buyer to join a bubbly forward thinking team near Swindon
Previous buying experience is a massive advantage but not essential
Must have excellent organisation, attention to detail, analytical and proficient excel / IT use
Duties include:
*To lead and manage the delivery of a competitive supply chain through strategic and operational procurement.
*To lead and manage the procurement team and department, with commercial and operational benefits being a key objective.
*Ensure the integrity and compliance with internal systems, processes and procedures.
*Actively ensure the department and team maintains appropriate liaison with internal stakeholders with the key objective of maintaining a pro-active approach.
*Ensure the continuity and expansion of the supply chain whilst maintaining competitive price solutions with the key objective of increased profitability.
Key Activities:
*Select suitable suppliers, prepare and issue enquiries, carry out quotation analysis and evaluation both on a project specific basis and longer-term strategic framework agreements for both material/equipment suppliers and sub-contractors.
*Negotiate and agree contracts for both goods and services in line with budget requirements.
*Negotiate and agree rebate contracts with key suppliers.
*Support and assist Project Quantity Surveyors in the selection and appointment of project specific labour teams and sub-contractors.
*Advise and liaise with estimators to ensure current cost information is communicated at bid stage and assist with obtaining competitive project specific quotes for goods and services.
*Ensure the procurement process is managed to facilitate project programmes.
*Attend internal meetings to support the delivery of projects in line with budget and programme requirements.
*Manage and co-ordinate the procurement and delivery of equipment on turnkey and key account projects.
*Report on price variants, target delivery performance and supplier service levels.
*Develop, maintain and improve supplier relationships and agreements.
*Quantify and produce schedules of materials and goods requirements from drawings and specifications.
*Undertake continuous monitoring and evaluation of the supply chain on both a regional and national basis, taking necessary actions to rationalise/expand the data base of suppliers.
*Ensure that all suppliers and sub-contractors are evaluated in line with company health & safety and competency requirements.
*Manage, support and mentor the procurement team to ensure efficiency of the department.
Requirements *Very good Excel skills
*Qualified or part qualified professional (CIPS, CIOB or RICS) would be an advantage
*Educated to minimum GCSE level.
*Be able to drive as not accessible via bus
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.