Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist Surrey - Candidates should be local, as relocation expenses will not be paid 35 hours per week, 9am-5pm Monday to Friday with a one-hour lunch break GBP39,000.00 per annum

Our client is one of the world's largest suppliers of unsaturated polyester resins for composites and a leading supplier of coating resins for a wide variety of markets and applications.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Relevant business/commercial degree is preferred, or HND, BTech Professional Level 5 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 5 qualifications
• Working knowledge of SAP an advantage
• Proven experience in a purchasing role, preferably within a chemical environment
• Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements
• Contract management and supplier experience
• Computer literate, especially Excel skills
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers
• Strong and confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy

What will your role look like?

• Ensure that purchasing policies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets and which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market
• Create and review opportunities to implement best practice purchasing policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance and deliver best value and business savings
• Utilise appropriate resources including Supplier Development to ensure appropriate supplier partnerships and delivery of sourced products.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and select and develop new suppliers in cooperation with the Corporate Purchasing Team
• Negotiate and manage contract terms with suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders and colleagues
• Work with suppliers and have a process in place to measure effective performance, quality and compliance.
• Ensure materials and parts are sourced in full and aligned to production schedules and business requirements
• Operate in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
• Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the purchasing strategy
• Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact
• Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on Purchasing activities
• Assist Senior Management in ensuring effective relationships with client businesses through maintaining an appropriate interface between procurement and suppliers
• Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies
• Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere
• Anticipate and overcome obstacles
• Embrace personal challenge
• Confident, rounded thinking
• Be self-aware

What can you expect in return?

• 23 days annual holidays
• Pension
• Regular health checks
• On-site parking

Closing date for applications is 29th March 2024

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