Purchasing & Supply Jobs In London

The key aim of procurement is to contract with the right suppliers at the right price for the best quality products and service and to ensure the efficient management of the supply base for all our operating businesses.

JOB PURPOSE
Key objectives of the role are to maximise value (price reduction, reduced operating costs, cost avoidance, etc) by working with Engineering and individual TOC's to deliver procurement projects for Services, Materials and Capital Expenditure.
The role also includes taking the commercial lead for key strategic Engineering suppliers to extract further post-award contract value through improved performance and efficiency and supplier collaboration. Development of post-contract supplier work programmes and score carding to improve value is central to the procurement strategy.
The role will also include supporting the rail team with input on supply chain design, contract specifications, PQQ and ITT definitions and criteria.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

" Track record of managing supplier performance and score carding, and of delivering year-on-year improvements in supplier value - ESSENTIAL.
" Sourcing goods & services through competitive tender (using e-Sourcing tool), SLA/KPI writing/interpretation, contract drafting.
" Good knowledge of current best practice in supplier management.
" Structured collaboration and problem-solving skills e.g. 6-sigma.
" Demonstrable negotiating skills, including planning and organisation.
" Excellent analytical and data management skills.
" Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with every business function and discipline throughout the Group.
" Educated to degree standard or MCIPS Qualified.
" Knowledge of OJEU process and EU Procurement Directives (Utilities).
" Previous experience of Rail Engineering Services and Materials procurement including knowledge of the contractual framework of the rail industry. Or another similar industry.
" Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

KEY RESULTS AREAS

" To deliver year-on-year measurable value improvement.
" To ensure goods and services are sourced competitively at all times.
" To ensure that the performance of key suppliers is measured and improved continuously.
" To lead cross-functional teams focused on supplier & value improvement.
" To lead supplier development programmes as required.
" To produce reports on a monthly basis in preparation for the periodic REM and EMB reports.
" To produce regular KPI's with Key Suppliers including a quarterly scorecard.

COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

" Regular communications with suppliers, procurement team, stakeholders within the business and project focused teams

This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.

My client is a leading transport operator with revenues of over £6 billion. They employ some 125,000 staff throughout the UK and North America and transport some 2.5 billion passengers a year.

Purpose
Accountable for effective management of supplier spend within assigned categories. Accountable for developing and executing supplier strategies to gain maximum value to First through requirements bundling, effective supplier selection and subsequent supplier management within assigned spend categories.

Categories
Uniform
Training
Print
Recruitment
Company Cars
Creative Agencies
Media

Key responsibilities:
" Analyse supplier spend within assigned spend categories.
" Working with internal stakeholders, effectively lead, design and run procurements to gain maximum value.
" Develop and execute supplier strategies within overall corporate and procurement strategies.
" Effectively manage suppliers through the duration of the contract, ensuring service levels and driving out cost.
" Develop a deep knowledge of the supplier marketplace within assigned categories.

Skills & experience:
" Extensive experience of strategic procurement & supplier management within complex spend categories.
" Track record of delivering value through effective procurements, negotiations and on-going supplier relationship development.
" Strong internal stakeholder engagement skills.
" Experience of reverse auctions and e-rfx projects.
" Ability to clearly articulate supplier selection recommendations and develop business case where necessary.
" Drive and deliver change management.
" Ability to manage procurements spanning different operating companies, stakeholders and decision makers.

Additional:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership, drive, high personal standards, a high degree of creativity and exemplary professional ethics.
You will be a team player and have strong lateral management and persuasive skills. You must be able to collaborate and negotiate both internally and externally and demonstrate maturity in relationship management skills.
You will also be expected to be passionate and positive about the opportunity to enhance existing experience and grow into new areas within procurement & supplier management.
The ideal candidate will have a track record of delivering immediate results, as well as developing longer term strategic solutions.

Qualifications:
" Degree qualified
" Ideally MCIPS qualified
" Multi-year track record of achievements in strategic supplier management and procurement
" Strong communication skills
" Confident, poised, ability to relate to senior executives
" Leadership - able transfer vision into results

This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.

Our clients are a multi-disciplinary contractor with a turnover approaching £400 million. Their success is based on a sound understanding of their customer visions, which are delivered on time and to budget.

Due to continued success and planned growth they are now looking to recruit a Buyer with sub-contract and materials experienced gained within rail would be ideal but not essential.

More information available of course.

This vacancy is being advertised by NCR (New Century Recruitment Ltd). The services advertised by NCR are those of an Employment Agency.