Senior Buyer - Capex, Subcontract

CAPEX & Subcontract Buyer - Senior level, Sheffield Great things about this opportunity:

• Direct responsibility for the management of high value CAPEX contracts
• Ownership of CAPEX & Subcontract spend
• Pivotal, newly created role
• Growing business
• Excellent benefits package including private healthcare

The Job:

Responsible for driving value and aligning procurement activities with the company's strategic objectives. The role will be responsible for a large CAPEX and Subcontract spend across a variety of indirect products and services within the engineering/manufacturing sector.

• Ensuring measurable commercial and operational outcomes from all procurement activities
• Building and developing strong supplier relationships
• Monitor supplier data to ensure performance levels are within agreed SLAs
• Carrying out supplier visits and audits
• Implementing and embedding procurement improvements
• Engaging with stakeholders, driving budget compliance and develop tender specifications

Required experience:

• At least 6 years' experience in a CAPEX and Subcontract - related category at a Senior Buyer level or above
• Evidence of high spend responsibility
• Proven solid negotiation skills
• CIPS qualification

Personal Qualities we will be assessing:

• Drive, motivation
• Highly organised
• Logical and ethical approach to problem-solving
• Strong communication skills