Brief Description of Role
Contribute to the company’s success by securing competitive prices from ITT’s supplier base and ensuring the system reflects any agreements made accurately. Assist and provide support for Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) methodology.
Key Activities & Responsibilities (Level Basic / Intermediate / Advanced)
Key Activity 1 – Health & Safety approx. 5% time
Responsible for one’s own, co-workers and stakeholders’ health and safety.
Key Activity 2 – Procurement approx. 40% time
Work with internal sales, commercial and operations teams to assist with sourcing of new rates. Benchmark, and if necessary, challenge rates to secure best pricing for new business. Investigate and provide options for alternative routings.
Key Activity 3 – KPI Analysis approx. 10% time
Use established supplier KPI’s to analyse existing volumes and identify opportunities to push suppliers for price reductions. Highlight key successes to Procurement Buyer.
Key Activity 4 – Core Data approx. 30% time
Ensure any supplier agreement is updated into the ITT ERP system, attached documented proof required for every rate, including all ancillary agreements.
Key Activity 5 – SRM Administration approx. 10% time
Support Procurement Buyer to roll out the SRM methodology across all regions and modes of transport. Assist with review preparation and analysis when requested from Buyer.
Key Activity 6 – Future Development approx. 5% time
Ensure timely contribution towards the Procurement Development programme.
Selection Criteria *Essential/Desirable E/D*
Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge
Common Sense / Lateral Thinker E
Good understanding of our supplier network and business flows D
Good organisation with attention to detail E
Experience
Tank container / chemical industry experience > 1 year D
Familiarisation of European Intermodal Network D
Excel experience E
Competencies
Effective communication, both internally and externally E
Ability to manage time and execute all tasks in prioritised structure E
Personal Attributes & other requirements
Calm under pressure E
Excellent team player demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the organisation and team members E
Other Information:
Budgetary Responsibilities
$0 but attention to detail required and will contribute to overall savings targets which will have a direct impact on our annual logistics spend of circa $250 million.
KPIs
- Respond to requests within agreed timeframe.
- 100% of supplier rates within validity.
- Ancillary costs 100% updated and accurate.
Typical Problem Areas Faced in Role
- High volume of emails and time sensitive requests which require prioritising.
- Market conditions can create problems with negotiating rate reductions.
- Daily workload can exceed normal working hours during busy periods.
Organisational Relationships within the job:
Reports to:
Procurement Buyer
Advises:
Commercial, Sales and Operations Departments
External Stakeholders/key clients/suppliers
Supplier Network / CCT Team
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
