Jackson-Hogg-Procurement-division-are-delighted-to-be-partnering-with-an-established-engineering-organisation-in-Newcastle-on-the-appointment-of-a-Strategic-Indirect-Buyer-to-join-their-team-on-a-full-time-and-permanent-basis.-

Salary-on-offer-is(phone number removed)-depending-on-experience.-

This-role-will-work-a-35-hour-week,-Monday-to-Thursday-08.30-16.30-and-Friday-08.30-14.00.

Benefits-include-a-competitive-bonus-scheme,-pension-matched-up-to-8%,-25-days-holiday-+-bank-holidays-+-holiday-purchase-scheme,-free-lunches-and-free-parking.-

Reporting-to-the-Supply-Chain-Manager,-the-role-is-to-develop-and-implement-strategic-sourcing-initiatives-across-indirect-spend-categories,-delivering-cost-savings,-supplier-performance-improvements,-and-long-term-commercial-value.

The-role-will-support-commercial-procurement-and-supplier-management-activities-across-a-broad-range-of-indirect-spend-categories,-including-operational-services,-leasing-agreements,-facilities-support,-consumables,-PPE-and-workwear,-and-wider-business-support-requirements.

The-Role:

• Work-closely-with-the-Supply-Chain-Manager-to-develop-and-implement-strategic-sourcing-plans-for-indirect-spend-categories-across-the-site
• Analyse-company-wide-indirect-expenditure-to-identify-cost-saving-opportunities-and-procurement-efficiencies
• Manage-end-to-end-sourcing-activities,-including,-tendering,-supplier-selection,-negotiation,-and-contract-award-activities
• Identify-opportunities-to-consolidate-suppliers,-establish-supply-agreements-to-leverage-group-purchasing-power,-improve-terms-and-reduce-administrative-complexity
• Negotiate-pricing,-service-levels,-contract-terms,-rebates,-and-value-added-agreements-with-suppliers
• Manage-and-monitor-supplier-performance-against-agreed-KPIs-and-SLAs
• Work-collaboratively-with-internal-stakeholders-to-understand-operational-requirements-and-future-business-needs
• Identify-opportunities-for-continuous-improvement-within-indirect-procurement-processes-and-supplier-management
• Ensure-procurement-activities-align-with-company-policies,-quality-standards,-and-regulatory-requirements
• Maintain-accurate-contract-records-and-oversee-contract-renewal-planning
• Conduct-market-analysis-to-identify-cost-saving-opportunities,-supply-risks-and-alternative-sourcing-options

The-Person/Specification:

• Previous-experience-in-indirect-procurement,-strategic-sourcing,-or-category-management-within-manufacturing-or-engineering-environments.
• Experience-within-the-defence-sector-would-be-advantageous-but-is-not-essential
• Proven-track-record-of-delivering-measurable-cost-savings-and-supplier-performance-improvements
• Experience-negotiating-service-contracts,-leasing-agreements,-and-operational-support-contracts
• Strong-commercial-and-contractual-awareness
• Experience-managing-supplier-relationships-and-performance-metrics
• Understanding-of-procurement-best-practices-and-contract-management-principles
• Competent-in-spend-analysis,-reporting,-and-data-driven-decision-making
• CIPS-qualification-(or-working-toward)-desirable
• Familiarity-with-ERP-procurement-systems-and-Microsoft-Office-applications
• Proactive-and-results-driven
• Confident-negotiator
• Strong-analytical-thinker

For-more-information,-please-get-in-touch-with-Gemma-Yeadon-Sector-Lead-|-Procurement-at-Jackson-Hogg-Recruitment.-