Procurement Support Specialist

Manpower; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An international procurement company is seeking an Indirect Procurement Buyer in Gateshead. In this role, you will lead the buying process, support global category strategies, and conduct spend analysis for cost reduction. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of purchasing experience and possess strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills. This role will drive significant sustainable business results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a country purchasing role with international understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the buying process for assigned areas.
• Support implementation of global category strategies.
• Source and facilitate acquisition of goods and services.
• Perform spend analysis to identify cost reduction opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Teamwork

Education

Professional procurement accreditation

Job description

Join Our International Client in Felling as an Indirect Procurement Buyer

In this role, you will lead and drive the buying process for your assigned area, ensuring competitive pricing, optimal service, and quality standards under the best possible terms and conditions.

You will also support the implementation of global category strategies and contribute to the development of regional strategies within your geographic responsibility, working closely under the guidance of the relevant Global or Regional Category Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, support and facilitate the acquisition of goods and services.
• Support the attainment of procurement goals, both global, regional and local, related but not limited to saving, cost avoidance, supplier reduction, payment term improvement, catalogue buying, process improvement, sustainability, etc.
• Create and maintain relevant data for seamless execution of NPR buying process. Such data include but not limited to vendor information, catalogue, approval workflow, risk profile, data related to requisition and order etc.
• Ensure that all commercial contracts are executed in compliance with company policy, especially in area of legal requirement, approval & signing authority and contract life management.
• Perform spend analysis to identify and drive opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, payment term harmonisation, contract coverage and catalogue expansion. At the same time, identify risk pertaining to conflict of interest, split purchase, classification errors and policy non-compliance.
• Execute S2C process professionally, including but not limited to supplier sourcing, competitive bidding, negotiating, bid analysis & evaluation, award, contracting, progress tracking, payment, risk management, SHE, warranty, service agreement, performance review, etc.
• Interacts with multiple stakeholders within the country/ cluster of countries to understand potential challenges and business requirements to be addressed.
• Resolve most of the operational issues related to P2P promptly. Failing so, escalat it timely/prompt and follow through resolution strictly.
• Creates awareness of the relevant policies, rules and procedures among users. Train and educate users on the use of system, like Procurement card and catalogue buying.
• Constantly review relevant processes and make improvement or recommendation when required, proof continuously improvement mentality.
• Supports / leads local projects as and when assigned.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications / Education

• Professional procurement accreditation will be an asset
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a country purchasing role with an international understanding

General Skills

• Good communication, presenting and interpersonal skills, problem solving, project management, team working/building.
• Ability to deliver significant sustainable business results and being an ambassador of a cultural change.
• Problem Solving - Gathers and analyses information skilfully and provides solutions in complex situations.
• Organisational Support - Follow and enforce policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organisation's goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Planning/Organising - Priorities and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

Functional Skills

• Spend categorisation and analysis
• Stakeholder relation management
• Competitive bidding
• Supplier Segmentation, Strategy & Collaboration
• Supplier Performance Measurement
• Contracting and Contract Management