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Regional Buyer

Regional Buyer

Posted 8 March by Fyba Recruitment Ltd
Easy Apply Ended
£40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Bradford , West Yorkshire
Permanent, full-time
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THE ROLE:

· To manage the procurement function for the regional business unit and develop business improvement initiatives with the Central Procurement Lead.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Line management and development of the regional purchasing team

· Monitoring workloads to ensure sufficient resource is in place

· Category management of allocated suppliers and providing advice and procurement support to other regions in respect of these categories.

· Regular collaboration with Central Procurement Lead on identifying and supporting with procurement and business improvement initiatives.

· Transactional support

· Liaison with Site and Management Teams to determine material/plant requirements

· Placement of material purchase orders as required in conjunction with the Purchasing Administrator

· Placement of plant hire orders as required in conjunction with the Purchasing Administrator

· Maintenance and accurate utilization of Plant Reports and monthly presentation of Site Plant Commitments to Contract/Project/Site Management.

· Manage Plant Posting activity to financial accounting timetables

· Management of Goods Receipting Activity at local Divisional level in conjunction with the Purchasing Administrator

· Closing out of supplier invoice queries

· Actively support management and site teams and offer a personal and dedicated approach to procurement solutions

· Any other reasonable task required to enable the Company to meet its targets and objectives

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

· Appropriate IT skills including the use of company software packages

· Commercial and financial awareness

· Excellent communication skills

· Time management skills

· Decision making and problem-solving ability within the extent of personal responsibility

· Work effectively within the Procurement Team

BEHAVIOURS:

· Embrace the values of the Group – Trust & Integrity, Quality, Talent, Respect and Reliability – in all activities and interactions with employees, clients and stakeholders

· Be approachable, trustworthy and maintain confidentiality at all times – personally credible

· Present a positive image including personal appearance, punctuality and reliability etc.

· Understand and play to own strengths and confidence

· Self-motivation – taking personal responsibility for making things happen

· Ability to accept feedback and a willingness to learn/develop own skills, knowledge and behavious

· Display assertiveness and persistence by reacting positively to set-backs

· Work as part of a team by showing respect, support and consideration for the views and actions of colleagues and others

· Focusing on results for the business including strategic awareness (seeing opportunities for commercial gain)

· Effective thinking and decision making/problem-solving

· Presenting information and arguments convincingly and persuasively

· Taking a personal pride in achievements and giving recognition to others for their part

· Comply with Company rules, policies and procedures at all times

Reference: 52275510

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