Contracts buyer Work, Jobs in North Downs (with Salaries)

Strategic Buyer
Scarab Sweepers Ltd —Tonbridge
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- In-person
- Free parking
- Flexitime
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Planner/Buyer
Megger —Dover
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
Contracts Buyer
Benenden Hospital Trust —Benenden
- £34,241 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Data analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
10d
Purchasing / Procurement / Junior Buyer
Cocoba Chocolate —Strood South
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- ERP systems
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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10d
Strategic Buyer - Soft Facilities
Cygnet —West Malling
- £43,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
11d
Project Manager
Coinford Ltd —Kemsley
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- First Aid Certification
Customer Delivery Driver
ASDA —Ashford
- £13.10 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Category Buyer
Commercial Services Group —Aylesford
- £28,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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8d
Ambient Manager
ASDA —Chatham
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Pharmacist
ASDA —Sittingbourne
- Part-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Patient care
- Store discount
- Annual leave
Nights Manager
ASDA —Gravesend
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Pharmacist - 28 hours
ASDA —Southend-on-Sea
- Part-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Patient care
- Store discount
- Annual leave

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Strategic Buyer

Scarab Sweepers Ltd -
Tonbridge

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
Up to £50,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Flexitime
Company pension
Bereavement leave
Life insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Supplier ordering
Contract management
Sourcing
CIPS
Lean
MRP
Cost efficiency strategy
Procurement support
Continuous improvement
Procurement cost optimisation strategy
Supply chain management
Risk management
Cost optimisation planning
Purchasing
Supplier quality management
Supply chain quality assurance
Negotiated procurement
Leadership
Communication skills
Negotiation
Material requirements planning

Full job description

Overview

To monitor and facilitate the purchasing requirements of the Company, ensuring that parts are received when required and that contracts provide the best value possible to the Company.

Driving Strategic activities in line with Cleantech objectives.

Involve and support other Cleantech plants in strategic activities.

Responsibilities

Understand objectives given at Cleantech level and define a strategy to achieve the proposed targets
Lead at least one commodity at Cleantech level
Support members of the purchasing team in relation to strategic activities
Participate in activities proposed by other commodity buyers
Develop and implement sourcing strategies to drive cost reduction and improve supply chain efficiency
Analyze spend data and procurement trends to identify cost-saving opportunities
Identify and qualify suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and sustainability factors
Conduct market analysis to stay informed about industry trends, pricing, and supplier capabilities
Lead the selection, evaluation, and onboarding of new suppliers
Negotiate long-term agreements, pricing, and terms with suppliers to optimize value
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
Manage supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and service-level expectations.
Supplier Audits & visits when required
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring business continuity
Develop initiatives to improve procurement processes and reduce waste
Work with the purchasing team and give support when required to ensure projects/tasks are completed within time constraints
To cover and support the purchasing team when the Supply Chain Manager is absent, making sure that all day-to-day duties are fulfilled
To assist the Supply Chain Manager with annual budget preparations giving constructive advice on capital expenditure and training relative to the department
To oversee the materials requirement plan and ensure that it is analysed and completed in an accurate and timely manner
To continually review all purchase and supply agreements to ensure cost effectiveness, efficiency and quality is maintained.
To maintain system data in SAP to ensure accuracy of MRP output.
To maintain and manage electronic and manual systems with a high level of accuracy.
To assist the Supply Chain Manager in the maintenance and review of KPI’s.
To work closely with the accounts staff to obtain appropriate financial information related to procurement and purchasing.
Work with Materials Manager & with Production to ensure that the material shortages are kept to a minimum by running weekly shortage reports, liaising with production.
To actively seek to improve processes and engage with / run A3 lean process management projects.

Requirements

· An excellent knowledge of up to date legislation surrounding purchasing compliance

· CIPS qualified with an extensive knowledge of purchasing

· Good leadership ability

· The ability to be flexible and travel as required

· Ability to prioritise and manage workload

· High level of accuracy and attention to detail

· Good negotiation skills

· Excellent communication skills

· Ability to work individually or as part of a team

· Good administrative skills

Join us as a Strategic Buyer and be at the forefront of our procurement excellence! Your expertise will help shape our supply chain resilience while supporting our mission to deliver outstanding value to our customers worldwide.

Pay: Up to £50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave
Company pension
Flexitime
Free parking
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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