This role is responsible for managing the strategic buying responsibilities for the Luton site, ensuring the plant achieves objectives relating to supplier management, cost management, quality, delivery, etc. "- Manage day to day issues with suppliers, challenge situations and establish solutions - Manage database of suppliers, key changes, VMI counts, contract reviews etc accordingly - Provide support and guidance for Operational/Junior Buyers, delegate workload where necessary and monitor for completion - Attend regular meetings with key vendors and maintain actions list - use meetings to drive performance improvement - Drive improvements across all key metrics - SOTD, PPV, DPPM, DPO, inventory levels - Identify and lead cost-reduction projects, ensuring deadlines are met and actual savings are tracked - Conduct vendor price negotiations and give direction to operational team on pricing issues - Manage supplier disputes/performance issues as required CIPS Level 4 or equivalent procurement qualification preferred SAP, Microsoft Office Supplier Management, Prioritisation, Collaborative, Adaptable, Analytical, Good communicator
