Buyer

Navantia UK, following its recent acquisition of Harland & Wolff's facilities, is committed to strengthening Britain's defence, maritime, and clean energy industrial capabilities. The company is poised for significant development in the renewables sector, leveraging its expanded infrastructure and expertise.

• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply issues which may pose a risk or impact on business operations.
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers.
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.
• Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required.
• Develop creative and innovative procurement processes.
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods.
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities.
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships.
  
  

• Experience of working in a Procurement team, at a supervisor level, preferably within heavy industries, marine, manufacturing or construction environment.
• Relevant Business, Manufacturing or Engineering Degree or proof of relevant experience.
• CIPS Qualifications or working towards (desirable).
• Knowledge of different types of contracts, any law / contract background.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Previous experience of using an ERP system.
• Knowledge of the local Supply Chain.
• Experience of dealing with the Supplier Non-Conformance process.

• Permanent position
• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Opportunity to work on exciting projects

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