Procurement Officer
- Location:
- Ripley jobs
,
Derbyshire jobs
- Salary:
- £20-25K
- Company:
- Engineering Services Bureau Ltd
- Job type:
- Contract jobs
- Date posted:
- 05/11/2009 17:58
- Job id:
- 45871627
- Contact:
- Christina Orsborn
- Ref:
- Totaljobs/CO 0911-4
Procurement Officer
North Notts
£20-25K
(Contract: minimum of 1 year)
Immediate requirement for a ‘Procurement Officer’ to join an expanding testing / manufacturing company. My client is looking to expand their product range and require a purchasing expert to assist with this exciting assignment. The role is project based and involves the sourcing of testing equipment from around the world. The procurement officer will also be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of supplier agreements. The role calls for effective analysis and strong negotiation skills to drive down supplier costs in a very competitive market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sourcing New Suppliers and setting up agreements.
- Negotiating prices, lead times, payment schedules and Terms & Conditions.
- Negotiating service level agreements which support the needs of the business.
- Collating order documentation: Certificates, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Quality Plans etc.
- Develop, implement and maintain KPIs to ensure optimisation of performance.
- Strategic development of supply base.
- Deliver a culture of best practice and continual improvement.
This position requires a highly proactive and committed procurement professional with sound commercial acumen and excellent negotiating skills.
Applicants must have;
§Purchasing experience, preferably from within an engineering environment.
§Global experience
§Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
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