Key Responsibilities

• Approve purchases, ensuring the highest quality merchandise is sourced at the lowest possible price and in the correct amounts.

• Review and potentially optimise suppliers based on price, quality, service, and other relevant factors.

• Manage the full purchasing cycle, including approving purchase orders, soliciting bid proposals, and reviewing requisitions for goods and services.

• Instruct staff on resolving issues such as undelivered goods.

• Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers and vendors.

• Collaborate with staff, users, and vendors to address and determine corrective actions for defective or unacceptable goods or services.

• Monitor and evaluate contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Desired Requirements & Skills

We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate the following skills and experiences:

Experience:

• Recent experience in contract negotiation, covering areas beyond just pricing, such as IP, Liability, Warranties, and Termination.

• Ability to provide examples of significant projects you have led or co-led, demonstrating the use of relevant tools and methodologies.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to collect, analyse, and interpret complex data to inform purchasing decisions and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Proficiency in negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve the best agreements.

• A solid understanding of supply chain principles and procurement processes.

• Understanding of budgeting, cost management, and the ability to analyse financial reports and price proposals.

• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• The ability to manage multiple projects at once, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Skill in identifying issues and developing solutions to improve purchasing processes.

• A high level of accuracy in reviewing purchase orders, contracts, and reports.

• A firm commitment to ethical procurement practices, ensuring fairness and compliance.

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a particular focus on Excel.

• Competence in using purchasing software and ERP systems.

• Any experience with PowerBI is highly advantageous.

Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for these roles

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.