Senior Buyer

EJ828 - Senior Buyer

Contract: 12 months FTC

Location: Reading / Hybrid

Salary: £350 - £475 per day

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior Buyer on behalf of one of our clients.

Through the management of a team of specialists and own specific knowledge, ensure that the company s contracts with its supply chain are compliant with all relevant contractual, regulatory and legislative requirements.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Motivating, developing and managing a small team of specialists, setting clear objectives and undertaking performance reviews.

• Actively participating in reviews of strategy and processes as required to identify and implement best practice and address identified risks and issues.

• Communicating information and providing training regarding the contract and associated terms and conditions, or other legislative/regulatory requirements to external and internal stakeholders.

• Support internal and external audit activities, establishing scope, providing material for review by auditors, attending audit reviews, agreeing and closing out actions.

• Ensure supply chain processes, procedures, tools and systems are adhered to, leading by example.

• Liaising with internal stakeholders to promote awareness and understanding of commercial contract terms and impacts such as IPR, quality standards etc.

• Managing all aspects of Approved Supplier List (ASL) and Preferred Manufacturers List (PML), including business resilience.

• Creating and maintaining supplier performance data and reports.

• Maintaining a library of clauses and standard contract templates ensuring compliance with mandatory flow down terms and conditions and maintaining an awareness of legal matters.

• Upkeep of key documentation, education and training as part of Schedule 37 compliance.

• Leading or assisting with negotiations with the supply chain including undertaking peer reviews of documentation such as contracts, confidentiality agreements, intellectual property agreements and compliance checklists.

Experience and Key Skills:

• Candidates must have or be able to obtain SC clearance as it is essential for this role.

• Provide technical expertise is one or more of the following specialisms;

• All aspects of supplier management including due diligence, relationship management and suppler development.

• Contract law, terms and conditions and negotiating sub contracts.

• Developing and maintaining positive and productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and promoting awareness of the SCM function.

• Provision of standard and bespoke business reports, analysis etc. and material for functional performance metrics and reviews.

• Resource management and planning to deliver required tasks, realising opportunities for savings and efficiencies.

• Identification and management of risks and opportunities within area of accountability.

• Creation and delivery of appropriate training material.

• Leading, coaching and developing a team at a local level to deliver team and personal objectives safely and securely to meet our operational plans.

• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.

Contract: 12 months FTC

Location: Reading / Hybrid

Salary: £350 - £475 per day