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Buyer - Category Management

Buyer - Category Management

Posted 13 May by Myn
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£500.00 - £565.00 per day
Brentford , Middlesex
Contract, full-time
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Posted by Myn
Category Manager, Buyer
£565.00 per day Umbrella
Brentford (2-3 days on site)
6 Month Contract (Potential extension likely)

Summary:
Within this role, you will be operating in a highly complex, multi-stakeholder and cross-functional environment to implement comprehensive integrated category strategies, sourcing activities and projects for the Process & Packaging equipment team.

Responsibilities:
• Sourcing activities for £50m of Oral solid dose & Inspection machine spend including equipment range of: Tablet press, Coater, Granulation & handling eqt, Fluid bed dryer& Bin blender, Capsule filling, Automated Visual Inspection & Semi Automated Visual Inspection & Leak detection machine.
• Accountable for the implementation of the category strategy initiatives for OSD, Inspection Machines equipment globally.
• Lead procurement portfolio activities: projects / RFP, contract reviews, negotiation and vendor performance including:
o Develop internal network and strong collaboration with internal customers: Align with them on yearly objectives/sourcing opportunities.
o Drive RFP processes, define appropriate selection criteria and drive negotiations in total alignment with all stakeholders and management.
o Drive RFI and Market analysis identifying strong player in one domain.
o Document clear internal guidelines on new procurement approach.
o Draft and review contracts, making sure the risks, deliverables, costs, timeline and responsibilities are clearly defined and addressed.
o Develop, implement, and report on Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program with a selection of appropriate preferred partners.
o Provide day to day management of the category: PO approval (first line), build data reports (Preferred Vendor used, spend map, savings sheet, DPO, etc.)
• Manage negotiations with strategic suppliers across the categories.
• Balancing the use of global suppliers to the use of new and emerging suppliers to maximise value and support diverse supply.
• Manage and reduce a pool of suppliers worldwide through preferred supplier usage.
• Execute and lead contract performance and governance.

Experience Requirements:
• Master’s degree in business administration/engineering/finance or similar
• Experience in procurement CAPEX or Production Equipment
• Proven negotiations and contract management skills
• System skills including Ariba or similar
• Excellent Project Management skills
• Leadership, communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT skills including PowerPoint, Excel etc

Reference: 52644959

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