Procurement Buyer

Overview:

We are on the look out for a Procurement Buyer to join our global Procurement department. The successful individual will be responsible for working in partnership with Nomad’s suppliers to strengthen our global supply-chain. As Procurement Buyer the candidate will be expected to deliver procurement processes which support the business plus, any associated contract management and service level agreements for a specified group of supplier expenditure.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Supports the Procurement Manager with all group related procurement policy and any associated processes and reporting requirements
Represents procurement at internal project meetings ensuring that all requirements are met as per project deadlines and timeframes in addition to communicating with stakeholders as necessary
Leads sourcing activity for both direct and indirect categories ensuring that quality/cost is built into any process to ensure the most efficient solution is delivered in line with group procurement processes
Deliver any contract management requirements and supplier relationship management for any supplier expenditure both existing and any newly created contracting arrangements.
Deliver annual savings target in line with group procurement delivery plan, based on both direct and indirect expenditure
Manage logistics and stock requirements ensuring that adequate stock and leadtime information is communicated to all internal stakeholders to support projects.

 

Qualification & Experience Requirements:

CIPS or equivalent qualification is desirable
Degree in Supply Chain, Technical degree program or related discipline required

Minimum (5 years) working in a procurement role or equivalent
Some experience of working in or managing projects representing procurement as a function
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP Systems such as Microsoft NAV
Working knowledge of contract management processes and practices
Experience of leading and working within multi stakeholder groups across de centralised organisation.

 

Key Behavioural Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work well in pressurised situations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
Excellent computer proficiency (Office 365 Applications, namely Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Excellent influencing skills and ability to implement and sell ideas and solutions
Proven negotiating skills
Ability to challenge the status quo and develop/implement innovative alternatives.

 

Benefits:

Health Care Cash Plan.

Life Cover & Critical Illness Cover.

Contributory Pension Scheme via Aviva.

25 Days of Annual Leave with enhanced leave based on tenure.
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Electric Vehicle Lease scheme
Workplace Nursery Scheme
Employee Discount Platform
Free Gym Access
Employee Referral Scheme / Employee Recognition Scheme.

Company Sick Plan.

Hybrid Working Model – The role will consist of a mix of working from home and being in our Newcastle Head Office.

 

We’re an inclusive and diverse employer, as well as providing equal opportunities in employment and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, race, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, religion or beliefs.

 

We encourage and welcome all job applicants, especially those from diverse backgrounds and ensure everyone is treated equally and without discrimination.